CPSC2016-01-27
Charging Stations Recalled by LocknCharge Technologies Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
LocknCharge Technologies LLC, of Madison, Wis.
Hazard
A defective USB charging hub can cause an electrical shock to the consumer when the charging station is connected to the electrical supply.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled charging stations and contact LocknCharge Technologies for a free replacement charging hub and instructions for replacing the charging hub.
Sold at
Distributors to schools, government agencies and other users from February 2015 to May 2015 for about $600.
Affected count
About 550
Injuries reported
LocknCharge has received one report of a woman in Australia receiving an electrical shock from a charging station.
Manufactured in
Australia, Hong Kong
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Charging stations
Consumer contact
LocknCharge Technologies toll-free at 888-943-6803 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.lockncharge.com and click on Recall Information for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Charging-Stations-Recalled-by-LocknCharge-TechnologiesDon't want to check this manually?
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