Recalls / 2014-11-19

AP Specialties Recalls Power Bank Chargers

15030 · Recalled 2014-11-19 · CPSC page

Description

Power Bank charger is a self-contained energy source used to charge cell phones and other devices when an electrical outlet is not available. The unit is rectangular in shape and measures approximately 3.6 inches long by 1 inch high by 1 inch wide. It has a white top and the sides are either black, dark blue, lime green, light blue, orange, pink, purple, red, white or yellow. On the white top of the charger in black letters are "OUT DC5V" and "IN DC5V". Units with a period after the lettering - reading "OUT DC5V." - are not involved in this recall. The name and/or logo of the organization that gave away the charger as a promotional item appears on the side of the power bank.

Hazards

When unit is being charged or being used to charge another device, it can overheat, causing a fire hazard.

Reported injuries

There are three reported incidents of the Power Bank overheating. One incident resulted in fire damage. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the charger and contact AP Specialties for a replacement. AP Specialties will send consumer an envelope and label with instructions on how to return the power bank free of charge. Upon receipt of the power bank, AP Specialties will send the consumer a replacement product.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Two-Tone Power Bank Charger		About 172,000

Parties

Importer: Alumni Partners dba AP Specialties of San Clemente, Calif.
Made in: China
Sold at: Power banks were given as promotional items at various meetings, trade shows, industry conventions

Consumer contact

Call AP Specialties toll free at (888) 877-7221 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.apspecialties.com and click on Product Recall or go directly to www.powerbankrecall.com for more information.

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Source: CPSC recall 15030. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.