Eastwood Recalls Multi-Function Power Packs Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 16090 · Feb 3, 2016 · Eastwood
500
units affected
500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16090
- Date
- Feb 3, 2016
- Company
- Eastwood
- Units affected
- 500
- Product
- Rockwood Multi-function power packs
- Product type
- Battery Chargers
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Rockwood portable power packs with lithium ion batteries and cables. They are used to charge a variety of electronic devices and car batteries and have a recessed LED flashlight. The power packs have a black plastic cover with "Rockwood" printed in white on the top. They measure about 6 inches long, 3 inches wide and 1 inch tall. A yellow and white danger label is on the bottom. Item number 30554 is printed on the packaging.
What can happen
The power packs' lithium ion batteries can burst during charging, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power packs and return them to Eastwood for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- There have been two reports of the battery packs' lithium ion batteries bursting during charging and emitting black smoke, damaging carpet and leaving a black mark on a wall. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Eastwood stores in Chicago, Parma, Ohio and Pottstown, Pa., in Eastwood's catalog and online at www.eastwood.com and other websites from January 2015 through October 2015 for between $50 and $110.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled rockwood multi-function power packs?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power packs and return them to Eastwood for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The power packs' lithium ion batteries can burst 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.