Popkiller Recalls USB Chargers, Adapters and Cables Due to Fire and Electric Shock Hazards
Recall 14233 · Jul 17, 2014 · Popkiller
2,500
units affected
2,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14233
- Date
- Jul 17, 2014
- Company
- Popkiller
- Units affected
- 2,500
- Product
- USB car charger adapters, power adapters and 8-pin charger cables
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Popkiller mini USB car charger power adapters, universal USB power adapters and 8-pin USB data sync charging cables. The car charger has model number HHT-001 located on the flat side of the charger below the USB port. The charger measures 2 inches tall and 1 inch in diameter at its widest point. The Universal USB Power adapter has model number A1265 printed directly above the plug blades on the grey surface. The adapter measures 1.5 inches at its longest point and 1 inch wide. There is no model number printed on the 8-pin USB charging cables. All of the recalled products are sold separately and come in the colors red, orange, green, blue, purple and pink.
What can happen
Improperly mounted plug blades, and inadequate electronic circuitry create a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the phone accessories and return the product to a store where sold or send to Popkiller Headquarters for a full merchandise credit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Popkiller retail locations in Los Angeles and Costa Mesa, California, from June 2013 through April 2014 for about $4.50 to $6.50.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled usb car charger adapters, power adapters and 8-pin charger cables?
Consumers should immediately stop using the phone accessories and return the product to a store where sold or send to Popkiller Headquarters for a full merchandise credit.
What is the hazard?
Improperly mounted plug blades, and inadequate electronic circuitry create a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers.
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.