Tekkeon Inc. Recalls MyPower ALL Plus External Laptop Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 10744 · Jul 1, 2010 · Tekkeon Inc.
500
units affected
500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10744
- Date
- Jul 1, 2010
- Company
- Tekkeon Inc.
- Units affected
- 500
- Product
- External laptop battery
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The myPower ALL Plus External Laptop Battery is a universal rechargeable battery used to power laptop computers, MP3 players, mobile phones, DVD players and other portable devices. It is black with "Tekkeon" printed on the front. The model number, MP3750, is printed on a label on the back.
What can happen
The battery cell can short-circuit and overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries and contact Tekkeon for a free replacement battery. The company is contacting all known purchasers.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Tekkeon has received one report of an overheating battery that resulted in minor damage to nearby furnishings. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Amazon.com and other online retailers from September 2009 through December 2009 for about $180.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled external laptop battery?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries and contact Tekkeon for a free replacement battery. The company is contacting all known purchasers.
What is the hazard?
The battery cell can short-circuit and overheat, posing a fire 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.