CPSC2015-11-12
PNY Recalls Portable Lithium Polymer Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard
PNY Technologies, Inc., of Parsippany, N.J.
Hazard
Batteries can overheat and vent flames, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries and contact PNY for a free replacement rechargeable battery.
Sold at
Best Buy, Office Depot, Office Max and other retail stores nationwide and online at amazon.com and frys.com from January 2014 through August 2015 for about $50.
Affected count
About 56,000 (in addition, about 800 sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
PNY has received one report of venting with flames. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Portable Lithium Polymer Battery Packs
Consumer contact
PNY Technologies toll-free at 888-316-1194 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, online at www.pny.com and click on "Product Recall" under the "Support" menu at the bottom of the page, or email Tech-Support-T10400@pny.com for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/PNY-Recalls-Portable-Lithium-Polymer-Battery-PacksDon't want to check this manually?
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