WakaWaka Recalls Adapter Kits Due to Electrical Shock, Explosion, Fire Hazards (Recall Alert)
CPSC recall 16708 · announced November 12, 2015 · Off-grid Solutions Usa Llc, D/b/a Wakawaka · 700 units affected
The product
This recall involves WakaWaka electrical adapter kits. The kits allow consumers to charge their electrical equipment using AC current. The components of the kit are black in color and include the adapter, a U.S.-style two-blade plug, a European-style two-prong plug, a USB cable and ten different types of connectors. "Travel Charger, Input 180-240VAC, 50-60Hz, 0.2A, Output 5.0V-500mA" is imprinted on the front of the unit right below the pins on the adapter.
The hazard
The Adapter Kit can overheat posing a risk of fire, and the plastic shell of the adapter can open exposing a risk of shock to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled adapter kit and contact WakaWaka for a full refund. WakaWaka is contacting consumers directly. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): WakaWaka has received four reports of adapters overheating, including reports of an adapter smoking and one report of an adapter exploding. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: www.waka-waka.com from November 2013 to April 2015 for about $9.
Consumer contact: WakaWaka toll-free at 888-472-6792 Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET and online at www.waka-waka.com and click on Adapter Recall.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.