Sharper Image USB Wall Chargers Recalled by Atomi Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Recall 13007 · Oct 10, 2012 · Atomi
80,000
units affected
80,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13007
- Date
- Oct 10, 2012
- Company
- Atomi
- Units affected
- 80,000
- Product
- Sharper Image USB wall chargers
- Product type
- Battery Chargers
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Sharper Image USB wall chargers with model numbers "TSI202" and "TSI260." The wall chargers are used to recharge electronic devices through a USB connection including MP3 players and other devices. The chargers are black plastic and measure about 2 ½ inches high by 1 ½ inches wide. "The Sharper Image" is printed on the top. The model number is printed on bottom of the charger.
What can happen
The chargers can overheat and smoke, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wall chargers and contact Atomi for instructions on returning the chargers for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Atomi has received 13 reports of the chargers overheating, smoking and acrid smells. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Burlington Coat Factory, Tuesday Morning and TJ Maxx stores and on various websites from October 2011 through September 2012 for between $8 and $13.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled sharper image usb wall chargers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wall chargers and contact Atomi for instructions on returning the chargers for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The chargers can overheat and smoke, posing fire and burn hazards 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.