Mizco International Recalls Power Bank Charging Stations Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold at The Container Store
Recall 18138 · Apr 5, 2018 · Mizco International
6,000
units affected
6,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18138
- Date
- Apr 5, 2018
- Company
- Mizco International
- Units affected
- 6,000
- Product
- Re-fuel power bank charging stations
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves the Re-fuel by Digipower Grab and Go Family Pack portable power bank charging stations. The power bank charger is a self-contained energy source used to charge cell phones and other devices when an electrical outlet is not available. The unit consists of three (black, gray and green) 2600 mAh re-chargeable lithium-ion battery chargers that sit on a recharging docking station. Each power bank is oval in shape and measures approximately 3.75 inches long by 1.25 inches high by 0.75 inches wide. "re-fuel by DIGIPOWER" is printed on each power bank. Item number RF-TRIP is printed on the bottom of the charging station.
What can happen
When the unit is being charged, it can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled charging stations and contact The Container Store for instructions on how to receive a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received five reports of power bank charging stations overheating and melting. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- The Container Store stores nationwide from October 2017 through February 2018 for about $40.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled re-fuel power bank charging stations?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled charging stations and contact The Container Store for instructions on how to receive a full refund.
What is the hazard?
When the unit is being charged, it 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.