Tectron International Recalls USB Chargers Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 15016 · Oct 30, 2014 · Tectron International
55,000
units affected
55,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15016
- Date
- Oct 30, 2014
- Company
- Tectron International
- Units affected
- 55,000
- Product
- 3-in-1 USB phone charger
- Product type
- Battery Chargers
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The 3-in-1 USB charging cable is used to charge iPhone4S/4G/3GS/3G, iPhone5, iPad mini/iPad4 and android phones. The 10-foot white cord has a USB plug on one end. The other end has 3 plugs: 30-pin plug for the iPad First Generation and iPhone 4S and earlier models; Lightning plug for the iPhone5 and later models and the iPad 2 and later models; and mini USB plug. The cable comes in a transparent sealed pouch. Item NO. USB29B is printed on label on the outside of the pouch.
What can happen
The charger can overheat while in use, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the charger and contact Tectron International to request a mailing label to return the merchandise. Mailing labels will be emailed to customers.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Two incidents reported the USB charger melting. No injuries or property damage were reported.
- Sold at
- Distributors for school fundraisers from July 2014 to August 2014 for about $3.50.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 3-in-1 usb phone charger?
Consumers should immediately stop using the charger and contact Tectron International to request a mailing label to return the merchandise. Mailing labels will be emailed to customers.
What is the hazard?
The charger can overheat while in use, 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.