CPSC2010-03-17
Mobile Power Packs Recalled By Tumi Due to Fire Hazard
Tumi, of South Plainfield, N.J.
Hazard
The lithium-ion cells used in the Mobile Power Pack can ignite or explode while charging, posing a fire hazard. This hazard is only present for units that have not been charged.
Remedy
If the unit has not been used and has never been charged, please do not try to charge. Contact Tumi customer care for instructions on how to return the power pack and receive a free replacement power pack. If you have charged the unit previously without incident, you can continue to use the product.
Sold at
Tumi retail stores, department and specialty stores nationwide and www.Tumi.com from August 2007 through March 2008 for $135.
Affected count
About 5,000
Injuries reported
There were two reports of consumers experiencing small fires during their initial charge. No injuries were reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Mobile Power Packs
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Tumi customer care at (800) 530-0069 between 8 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.Tumi.com, or e-mail the firm at customercare@tumi.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Mobile-Power-Packs-Recalled-By-Tumi-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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