Recalls / 2014-10-30

Tectron International Recalls USB Chargers Due to Fire Hazard

15016 · Recalled 2014-10-30 · CPSC page

Description

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.

Hazards

The charger can overheat while in use, posing a fire hazard.

Reported injuries

Two incidents reported the USB charger melting. No injuries or property damage were reported.

Remedy

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
3-in-1 USB phone charger		About 55,000

Parties

Importer: Tectron International of Vernon, Calif.
Distributors: AGI Fundraising, The Chip Shoppe, Evergreen Fundraising, Great American Opportunities, Paragon Promotions
Made in: China
Sold at: Distributors for school fundraisers

Consumer contact

Tectron International toll free at (844) 582-3152 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.tectronint.com and click on Recall for more information.

Source: CPSC recall 15016. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.