Brunton Outdoors Recalls Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 16148 · Apr 19, 2016 · Brunton Outdoors
1,050
units affected
1,050
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16148
- Date
- Apr 19, 2016
- Company
- Brunton Outdoors
- Units affected
- 1,050
- Product
- Rechargeable battery packs
- Product type
- Batteries and Chargers
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Brunton's Impel and Impel 2 rechargeable, portable battery packs that are used to charge cell phones, tablets, laptops and other devices. The Impel battery came in a rubberized shell in dark gray with orange or blue and the Impel 2 in light gray with black trim. The battery packs can be plugged into an A/C wall outlet, a 12 volt car charger or an attachable solar panel for recharging. They measure about 7.5 inches long by 7 inches wide by 1 inch thick. The lithium ion polymer battery packs have 16, and 19 volt outputs and a USB port. The Impel model also has a 12 volt output. Brunton is embossed on the top of the battery pack, along with the power button and five LED lights.
What can happen
The power packs' lithium ion polymer batteries can overheat and catch on fire during charging, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power packs and contact Brunton for instructions on how to return the product for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received two reports of battery packs overheating and catching on fire; with one incident resulting in about $25,000 of property damage and another one in a garage burning down with property and smoke damage to the adjacent residence. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Adorama, Austin Canoe & Kayak, Moontrail, REI, The Clymb and other outdoor equipment retailers nationwide and online at www.amazon.com, www.backcountry.com, www.bhphotovideo.com, www.forestry-suppliers.com, and www.opticsplanet.com from February 2011 through May 2015 for about $300.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled rechargeable battery packs?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power packs and contact Brunton for instructions on how to return the product for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The power packs' lithium ion polymer batteries can overheat and catch on fire during charging, posing 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.