Kikkerland Recalls Wireless Charger Bedside Pockets Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
Recall 19013 · Oct 18, 2018 · Kikkerland
3,600
units affected
3,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19013
- Date
- Oct 18, 2018
- Company
- Kikkerland
- Units affected
- 3,600
- Product
- Wireless charger bedside pockets
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Kikkerland's wireless charger bedside pockets used for recharging mobile phones and devices. The recalled chargers have a wireless charging pocket in which a mobile phone or other electronic device is placed. The recalled charger pockets have the configuration of an expanding v-shaped file folder with a single pocket and a rigid flap that is pivotally attached on one side. The pocket is typically placed between the mattress and the bed frame. They are made of a dark gray felt material and were sold with a power cord. In operation, the cord is plugged into an electronic outlet and the mobile phone is placed into the pocket for recharging.
What can happen
The wireless charger bedside pockets can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled charger pockets and contact Kikkerland for instructions on how to receive a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Kikkerland has received three reports of smoke coming from the charger pockets. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Annie's Blue Ribbon, Kowalski's, SF MOMA, Therapy stores and other stores nationwide from March 2018 through August 2018 for about $35.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled wireless charger bedside pockets?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled charger pockets and contact Kikkerland for instructions on how to receive a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The wireless charger bedside pockets can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
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.