HTRC C240 Battery Chargers Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Risk of Serious Injury and Death; Manufactured by Shenzhen Haitan Technology Co.
CPSC recall 25066 · announced December 12, 2024 · Shenzhen Haitan Technology Co. Ltd., D/b/a Htrc · 34,600 units affected
The product
This recall involves HTRC C240 battery chargers sold for charging lithium-ion batteries. The defective chargers are black with two blue screens, numbered 1 and 2, and the model identifier "C240 DUO" printed between the screens. The brand name "HTRC" is printed at the bottom left corner.
The hazard
The chargers can ignite or cause a connected battery to ignite, posing fire and burn hazards and risk of serious injury and death.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chargers and contact HTRC for instructions on how to return the chargers for a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): HTRC has received 32 reports of fire and other thermal incidents, including five reports of significant property damage and one report of injury.
Sold at: AliExpress.com, Amazon.com, Banggood.com, eBay.com, HTRC-Direct.com and RCGoing.com from December 2017 through June 2024 for between $65 and $290.
Consumer contact: HTRC collect at 951-215-8389 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, email servicesupport@ht-rc.com, or visit www.ht-rc.com/recalls.asp or www.ht-rc.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.