Gemini Recalls Power Adaptor/Chargers Due to Burn Hazard
Recall 14228 · Jul 10, 2014 · Gemini
31,000
units affected
31,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14228
- Date
- Jul 10, 2014
- Company
- Gemini
- Units affected
- 31,000
- Product
- Power adaptor/chargers (promotional giveaway)
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Remedy
- dispose
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled adaptor/chargers are used to charge cell phones and other electronic products and have model number ADCP3-1000 imprinted on the plug side of the adaptor. They are plastic cubes about 1" to 1 ¼" on one side with two prongs for plugging into an electrical outlet and a USB port on the other. Recalled chargers come in five different colors: black, blue, green, red and white.
What can happen
The adaptors can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled adaptors/chargers and throw them away.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received one report of a consumer who was burned on their hand.
- Sold at
- The recalled adaptors/chargers were distributed free as a promotional giveaway at trade shows nationwide from October 2013 to April 2014.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled power adaptor/chargers (promotional giveaway)?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled adaptors/chargers and throw them away.
What is the hazard?
The adaptors can overheat, posing a burn 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.