Eastwood Recalls Multi-Function Power Packs Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 16090 · announced February 3, 2016 · Easthill Group Inc., Dba Eastwood Co · 500 units affected
The product
This recall involves Rockwood portable power packs with lithium ion batteries and cables. They are used to charge a variety of electronic devices and car batteries and have a recessed LED flashlight. The power packs have a black plastic cover with "Rockwood" printed in white on the top. They measure about 6 inches long, 3 inches wide and 1 inch tall. A yellow and white danger label is on the bottom. Item number 30554 is printed on the packaging.
The hazard
The power packs' lithium ion batteries can burst during charging, posing a fire hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power packs and return them to Eastwood for a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): There have been two reports of the battery packs' lithium ion batteries bursting during charging and emitting black smoke, damaging carpet and leaving a black mark on a wall. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Eastwood stores in Chicago, Parma, Ohio and Pottstown, Pa., in Eastwood's catalog and online at www.eastwood.com and other websites from January 2015 through October 2015 for between $50 and $110.
Consumer contact: Eastwood Co. at 800-345-1178 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.eastwood.com and click on "Recall Information" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.