Spector & Co. Recalls Power Bank Chargers Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 19096 · Apr 2, 2019 · Spector & Co.
4,500
units affected
4,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19096
- Date
- Apr 2, 2019
- Company
- Spector & Co.
- Units affected
- 4,500
- Product
- T119 Elf power bank chargers
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves the T119 Elf power bank chargers. The portable battery-powered chargers are used for charging the battery of a mobile phone or other electronic device. The unit measures about 4 inches long by ¾ inch high by ¾ inch wide. It has a color match end with a wire key loop and the sides are either gun metal blue, black, red or gray. On the black top of the charger in white letters are "5V OUT" and "5V IN". The name and/or logo of the organization that gave away the units as a promotional item appears on the side of the power bank.
What can happen
The charger can overheat while recharging, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power bank chargers and contact Spector & Co for a free replacement power bank charger and instructions for proper disposal.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Spector & Co has received two reports of the power bank overheating, resulting in no property or fire damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- The power banks were given away as a free promotional item at various meetings, trade shows and industry conventions from May 2016 through January 2019.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled t119 elf power bank chargers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power bank chargers and contact Spector & Co for a free replacement power bank charger and instructions for proper disposal.
What is the hazard?
The charger can overheat while recharging, 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.