AP Specialties Recalls Power Bank Chargers
Recall 15030 · Nov 19, 2014 · AP Specialties
172,000
units affected
172,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15030
- Date
- Nov 19, 2014
- Company
- AP Specialties
- Units affected
- 172,000
- Product
- Two-Tone Power Bank Charger
- Product type
- Battery Chargers
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
Power Bank charger is a self-contained energy source used to charge cell phones and other devices when an electrical outlet is not available. The unit is rectangular in shape and measures approximately 3.6 inches long by 1 inch high by 1 inch wide. It has a white top and the sides are either black, dark blue, lime green, light blue, orange, pink, purple, red, white or yellow. On the white top of the charger in black letters are "OUT DC5V" and "IN DC5V". Units with a period after the lettering - reading "OUT DC5V." - are not involved in this recall. The name and/or logo of the organization that gave away the charger as a promotional item appears on the side of the power bank.
What can happen
When unit is being charged or being used to charge another device, it can overheat, causing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the charger and contact AP Specialties for a replacement. AP Specialties will send consumer an envelope and label with instructions on how to return the power bank free of charge. Upon receipt of the power bank, AP Specialties will send the consumer a replacement product.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- There are three reported incidents of the Power Bank overheating. One incident resulted in fire damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Power banks were given as promotional items at various meetings, trade shows and industry conventions from November 2013 to August 2014. The products sold for about $8 to $11.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled two-tone power bank charger?
Consumers should immediately stop using the charger and contact AP Specialties for a replacement. AP Specialties will send consumer an envelope and label with instructions on how to return the power bank free of charge. Upon receipt of the power bank, AP Specialties will send the consumer a replacement product.
What is the hazard?
When unit is being charged or being used to charge another device, it can overheat, causing a fire hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.