CPSC2019-03-26
Rechargeable Power Banks Recalled by Daniel M. Friedman & Associates Due to Fire Hazard
Yiwu City Fuman Leather & Accessories Co., Ltd., of China
Hazard
The power banks can overheat, posing a fire hazard
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power banks and contact Daniel M. Friedman & Associates to arrange to return the product for a full refund.
Sold at
Burlington, Kohl's, Ross and other stores nationwide from November 2016 through January 2019 for about $25.
Affected count
About 170,500 (In addition, 6,900 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
The firm has received three reports of the charger overheating including one report of a house fire causing up to $150,000 in property damage. No injuries reported received.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Universal rechargeable power banks
Consumer contact
Daniel M. Friedman toll-free at 855-706-6500 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, e-mail at info@betseyjohnson.com or online at https://betseyjohnson.com and click on the “Voluntary Recall” button for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Rechargeable-Power-Banks-Recalled-by-Daniel-M-Friedman-and-Associates-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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