WakaWaka Recalls Adapter Kits Due to Electrical Shock, Explosion, Fire Hazards (Recall Alert)
Recall 16708 · Nov 12, 2015 · WakaWaka
700
units affected
700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16708
- Date
- Nov 12, 2015
- Company
- WakaWaka
- Units affected
- 700
- Product
- Electrical adapter kits
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves WakaWaka electrical adapter kits. The kits allow consumers to charge their electrical equipment using AC current. The components of the kit are black in color and include the adapter, a U.S.-style two-blade plug, a European-style two-prong plug, a USB cable and ten different types of connectors. "Travel Charger, Input 180-240VAC, 50-60Hz, 0.2A, Output 5.0V-500mA" is imprinted on the front of the unit right below the pins on the adapter.
What can happen
The Adapter Kit can overheat posing a risk of fire, and the plastic shell of the adapter can open exposing a risk of shock to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled adapter kit and contact WakaWaka for a full refund. WakaWaka is contacting consumers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- WakaWaka has received four reports of adapters overheating, including reports of an adapter smoking and one report of an adapter exploding. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- www.waka-waka.com from November 2013 to April 2015 for about $9.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled electrical adapter kits?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled adapter kit and contact WakaWaka for a full refund. WakaWaka is contacting consumers directly.
What is the hazard?
The Adapter Kit can overheat posing a risk of fire, and the plastic shell of the adapter can open exposing a risk of shock 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.