Recalls / 2019-04-02

Spector & Co. Recalls Power Bank Chargers Due to Fire Hazard

19096 · Recalled 2019-04-02 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves the T119 Elf power bank chargers. The portable battery-powered chargers are used for charging the battery of a mobile phone or other electronic device. The unit measures about 4 inches long by ¾ inch high by ¾ inch wide. It has a color match end with a wire key loop and the sides are either gun metal blue, black, red or gray. On the black top of the charger in white letters are "5V OUT" and "5V IN". The name and/or logo of the organization that gave away the units as a promotional item appears on the side of the power bank.

Hazards

The charger can overheat while recharging, posing a fire hazard.

Reported injuries

Spector & Co has received two reports of the power bank overheating, resulting in no property or fire damage. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power bank chargers and contact Spector & Co for a free replacement power bank charger and instructions for proper disposal.

Products

Name	Model	Units
T119 Elf power bank chargers		About 4500 (in addition, about 2,600 were sold in Canada)

Parties

Manufacturer: Shenzhen Casun Technology Co. Ltd.
Distributor: Spector & Co. Inc, of Champlain, N.Y.
Made in: China
Sold at: The power banks were given away as a free promotional item at various meetings, trade shows, industry conventions

Consumer contact

Spector & Co toll-free at 866-215-7991 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at recall@spectorandco.com or online at www.spectorandco.com and click on Product Recall or www.spectorandco.com/recall for more information

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Source: CPSC recall 19096. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.