Rockwood Multi-function power packs

Date

Feb. 3, 2016

Importer

Easthill Group Inc., dba Eastwood Co., of Pottstown, Pa.

CPSC title

Eastwood Recalls Multi-Function Power Packs Due to Fire Hazard

Products

Rockwood Multi-function power packs

Description

This recall involves Rockwood portable power packs with lithium ion batteries and cables. They are used to charge a variety of electronic devices and car batteries and have a recessed LED flashlight. The power packs have a black plastic cover with "Rockwood" printed in white on the top. They measure about 6 inches long, 3 inches wide and 1 inch tall. A yellow and white danger label is on the bottom. Item number 30554 is printed on the packaging.

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.

Remedy options

Refund

Units

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.

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.

Made in

China

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.

Distributor

Easthill Group Inc., dba Eastwood Co., of Pottstown, Pa.

Recall number

16090

What should I do? Something you own was recalled. What now?

Source: CPSC · Consumer product record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.