CPSC2015-11-12
WakaWaka Recalls Adapter Kits Due to Electrical Shock, Explosion, Fire Hazards (Recall Alert)
Off-Grid Solutions USA LLC, d/b/a WakaWaka North America, of Dover, Del.
Hazard
The Adapter Kit can overheat posing a risk of fire, and the plastic shell of the adapter can open exposing a risk of shock to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled adapter kit and contact WakaWaka for a full refund. WakaWaka is contacting consumers directly.
Sold at
www.waka-waka.com from November 2013 to April 2015 for about $9.
Affected count
About 700 (In addition, 200 units were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
WakaWaka has received four reports of adapters overheating, including reports of an adapter smoking and one report of an adapter exploding. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Electrical adapter kits
Consumer contact
WakaWaka toll-free at 888-472-6792 Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET and online at www.waka-waka.com and click on Adapter Recall.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/WakaWaka-Recalls-Adapter-KitsDon't want to check this manually?
We email you a Sunday digest of new federal recalls relevant to parents — free, no credit card. Or upgrade to as-it-happens alerts for the brands you actually own.
Get the Sunday Brief