CPSC2016-02-03
Eastwood Recalls Multi-Function Power Packs Due to Fire Hazard
Easthill Group Inc., dba Eastwood Co., of Pottstown, Pa.
Hazard
The power packs' lithium ion batteries can burst during charging, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power packs and return them to Eastwood for a full refund.
Sold at
Eastwood stores in Chicago, Parma, Ohio and Pottstown, Pa., in Eastwood's catalog and online at www.eastwood.com and other websites from January 2015 through October 2015 for between $50 and $110.
Affected count
About 500
Injuries reported
There have been two reports of the battery packs' lithium ion batteries bursting during charging and emitting black smoke, damaging carpet and leaving a black mark on a wall. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Rockwood Multi-function power packs
Consumer contact
Eastwood Co. at 800-345-1178 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.eastwood.com and click on "Recall Information" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Eastwood-Recalls-Multi-Function-Power-PacksDon't want to check this manually?
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