Recalls / 2011-11-30

Mophie Recalls iPod Touch Rechargeable External Battery Case Due to Burn Hazard

12049 · Recalled 2011-11-30 · CPSC page

Description

The recalled product is a Mophie Juice Pack Air rechargeable external battery which consists of a lithium polymer battery built into a plastic case designed to snap onto the back of an iPod Touch 4G music player. The battery cases come in black, blue or red. Only battery cases with serial numbers that have the first five alphanumeric characters of TR113 through TR120 are subject to this recall. The serial number can be found inside the housing of the product.

Hazards

The battery case's integrated circuit switch can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Reported injuries

Mophie has received 110 reports of the product becoming warm to the touch, 44 reports of the product deforming and nine reports of minor burns.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Mophie for instructions on receiving a replacement product.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Rechargeable External Battery Case		About 6,118

Parties

Importer: Mophie LLC, of Paw Paw, Mich.
Made in: China
Sold at: B& H Photo, Barnes & Noble, InMotion Entertainment, J&R Music World, Marine Corps Exchange stores, Amazon.com, mophie.com since April 2011 for about $50.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Mophie toll-free at (877) 308-4581 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website at www.mophie.com/exchange

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Source: CPSC recall 12049. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.