DGL Group Recalls Vibe USB Mobile Power Bars Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Five Below
Recall 14162 · Apr 29, 2014 · DGL Group
99,000
units affected
99,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14162
- Date
- Apr 29, 2014
- Company
- DGL Group
- Units affected
- 99,000
- Product
- Vibe USB Mobile Power Bar
- Product type
- Batteries and Chargers
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Vibe USB mobile power bars also known as portable USB power supply or portable chargers. The power bars were sold in black, white, blue, green, pink and purple. The rectangular-shaped power bars measure one square inch by three inches long and have a cord with key ring attached at the end. "Power Bank" is embossed on the face of the device. "Vibe" and "Power Bar" are printed on the front of the black packaging along with an image of the device in one of the six colors. Model number FB-Bar is printed below the UPC code on the bottom of the packaging
What can happen
The power bar can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power bar, unplug it from the electrical outlet and return it to the DGL Group for a full refund and a $5 coupon towards another purchase at Five Below.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- DGL Group has received six reports of incidents involving melted parts, smoking, leaking batteries and fire resulting in reports of bursting power bars and minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Five Below stores nationwide from January 2014 to March 2014 for about $5.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled vibe usb mobile power bar?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power bar, unplug it from the electrical outlet and return it to the DGL Group for a full refund and a $5 coupon towards another purchase at Five Below.
What is the hazard?
The power bar can overheat, 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.