CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2016-04-19

Brunton Outdoors Recalls Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard

16148 · Recalled 2016-04-19 · CPSC page

Impel rechargeable, portable battery packs
Impel rechargeable, portable battery packs

Description

This recall involves Brunton's Impel and Impel 2 rechargeable, portable battery packs that are used to charge cell phones, tablets, laptops and other devices. The Impel battery came in a rubberized shell in dark gray with orange or blue and the Impel 2 in light gray with black trim. The battery packs can be plugged into an A/C wall outlet, a 12 volt car charger or an attachable solar panel for recharging. They measure about 7.5 inches long by 7 inches wide by 1 inch thick. The lithium ion polymer battery packs have 16, and 19 volt outputs and a USB port. The Impel model also has a 12 volt output. Brunton is embossed on the top of the battery pack, along with the power button and five LED lights.

Hazards

The power packs' lithium ion polymer batteries can overheat and catch on fire during charging, posing a fire hazard.

Reported injuries

The firm has received two reports of battery packs overheating and catching on fire; with one incident resulting in about $25,000 of property damage and another one in a garage burning down with property and smoke damage to the adjacent residence. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power packs and contact Brunton for instructions on how to return the product for a full refund.

Products

NameModelUnits
Rechargeable battery packsAbout 1,050 in the U.S. (in addition, about 40 were sold in Canada)

Parties

Importer
Brunton Outdoor Inc., of Louisville, Colo.
Made in
China
Sold at
Adorama, Austin Canoe & Kayak, Moontrail, REI, The Clymb, other outdoor equipment retailers nationwide, online at www.amazon.com, www.backcountry.com, www.bhphotovideo.com, www.forestry-suppliers.com, www.opticsplanet.com

Consumer contact

Brunton Outdoor at 800-443-4871 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.brunton.com and click on Impel Charger Product Recall the top or bottom of the page for more information.

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Impel 2 rechargeable, portable battery pack
Impel 2 rechargeable, portable battery pack
The battery packs have 16, and 19 volt outputs and a USB port. The Impel model also has a 12 volt output.
The battery packs have 16, and 19 volt outputs and a USB port. The Impel model also has a 12 volt output.

Source: CPSC recall 16148. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.