CPSC2021-10-27
myCharge Recalls Powerbanks Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
RFA Brands LLC, d/b/a myCharge, of Birmingham, Mich.
Hazard
The powerbank's lithium-ion battery can overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled powerbanks and contact myCharge for instructions on returning the battery to obtain a refund in the form of an electronic voucher for the full purchase price plus a 25% bonus for redemption on www.mycharge.com.
Sold at
Best Buy, Brainstorm, Hirsch Gifts, Hudson News, InMotion, Lapine, Power Sales, Projector World, and Target stores nationwide and online at www.amazon.com, www.mycharge.com and www.target.com and through the U.S. Marine Corps/Navy Exchange from August 2018 through December 2019 for between $70 and $100.
Affected count
67000
Injuries reported
myCharge has received 30 reports of the powerbanks overheating, resulting in seven injuries, including burns to the upper body, hands, legs, and/or feet of users, and/or property damage to household flooring, walls and furniture.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
myCharge powerbanks
Consumer contact
myCharge toll-free at 888-251-2026 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at compliance@mycharge.com, or online at https://mycharge.com/pages/productsafety or www.mycharge.com and click on "PRODUCT SAFETY" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/myCharge-Recalls-Powerbanks-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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