CPSC2023-07-06
VRURC Portable Chargers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com by VRURC; Caught Fire on Commercial Flight
Shenzhen ChuangliJiacheng Technology Co. Ltd., d/b/a VRURC, of China
Hazard
The recalled portable chargers can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled portable chargers and contact VRURC for a free replacement product.
Sold at
Exclusively at Amazon.com from July 2021 through May 2023 for between $30 and $40.
Affected count
About 190,000
Injuries reported
VRURC has received one report of fire during a commercial flight, which resulted in four flight attendants being transported to the hospital for smoke inhalation.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
VRURC portable chargers
Consumer contact
VRURC collect at 951-593-9128 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at support@vrurcpower.com or online at https://www.vrurcpower.com/pages/safety-recall or https://www.vrurcpower.com/ and click on Recalls at the top of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/VRURC-Portable-Chargers-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-on-Amazon-com-by-VRURC-Caught-Fire-on-Commercial-FlightDon't want to check this manually?
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