Rechargeable Power Banks Recalled by Daniel M. Friedman & Associates Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 19090 · Mar 26, 2019 · Yiwu City Fuman Leather & Accessories Co., Ltd.
170,500
units affected
170,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19090
- Date
- Mar 26, 2019
- Company
- Yiwu City Fuman Leather & Accessories Co., Ltd.
- Units affected
- 170,500
- Product
- Universal rechargeable power banks
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Universal Rechargeable Power Banks for use with smart phones and tablets. The recalled chargers came in a variety of colors and shapes, including a unicorn head, a cat with sunglasses, and a rainbow between two clouds.
What can happen
The power banks can overheat, posing a fire hazard
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power banks and contact Daniel M. Friedman & Associates to arrange to return the product for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received three reports of the charger overheating including one report of a house fire causing up to $150,000 in property damage. No injuries reported received.
- Sold at
- Burlington, Kohl's, Ross and other stores nationwide from November 2016 through January 2019 for about $25.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled universal rechargeable power banks?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power banks and contact Daniel M. Friedman & Associates to arrange to return the product for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The power banks can overheat, 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.