Rechargeable Power Banks Recalled by Daniel M. Friedman & Associates Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 19090 · announced March 26, 2019 · Yiwu City Fuman Leather & Accessories Co · 170,500 units affected
The product
This recall involves Universal Rechargeable Power Banks for use with smart phones and tablets. The recalled chargers came in a variety of colors and shapes, including a unicorn head, a cat with sunglasses, and a rainbow between two clouds.
The hazard
The power banks can overheat, posing a fire hazard
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power banks and contact Daniel M. Friedman & Associates to arrange to return the product for a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received three reports of the charger overheating including one report of a house fire causing up to $150,000 in property damage. No injuries reported received.
Sold at: Burlington, Kohl's, Ross and other stores nationwide from November 2016 through January 2019 for about $25.
Consumer contact: Daniel M. Friedman toll-free at 855-706-6500 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, e-mail at info@betseyjohnson.com or online at https://betseyjohnson.com and click on the “Voluntary Recall” button 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.