CPSC2011-11-30
Mophie Recalls iPod Touch Rechargeable External Battery Case Due to Burn Hazard
Mophie LLC, of Paw Paw, Mich.
Hazard
The battery case's integrated circuit switch can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Mophie for instructions on receiving a replacement product.
Sold at
B& H Photo, Barnes & Noble, InMotion Entertainment, J&R Music World, Marine Corps Exchange stores, Amazon.com and mophie.com since April 2011 for about $50.
Affected count
About 6,118
Injuries reported
Mophie has received 110 reports of the product becoming warm to the touch, 44 reports of the product deforming and nine reports of minor burns.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
New Instructions
Products
Rechargeable External Battery Case
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Mophie toll-free at (877) 308-4581 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website at www.mophie.com/exchange
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Mophie-Recalls-iPod-Touch-Rechargeable-External-Battery-Case-Due-to-Burn-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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