VRURC Portable Chargers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com by VRURC; Caught Fire on Commercial Flight
CPSC recall 23238 · announced July 6, 2023 · Shenzhen Chuanglijiacheng Technology Co. Ltd., D/b/a Vrurc · 190,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves VRURC portable chargers with model number "OD-B7," which have built-in cables and a built-in wall plug. The model number is printed on the back of the recalled chargers, which were sold in black, blue, green, orange, pink, red and white color options.
The hazard
The recalled portable chargers can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled portable chargers and contact VRURC for a free replacement product. Remedy type: Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): VRURC has received one report of fire during a commercial flight, which resulted in four flight attendants being transported to the hospital for smoke inhalation.
Sold at: Exclusively at Amazon.com from July 2021 through May 2023 for between $30 and $40.
Consumer contact: VRURC collect at 951-593-9128 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at support@vrurcpower.com or online at https://www.vrurcpower.com/pages/safety-recall or https://www.vrurcpower.com/ and click on Recalls at the top 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.