Universal rechargeable power banks

Date

March 26, 2019

Manufacturer

Yiwu City Fuman Leather & Accessories Co., Ltd., of China

CPSC title

Rechargeable Power Banks Recalled by Daniel M. Friedman & Associates Due to Fire Hazard

Products

Universal rechargeable power banks

Description

This recall involves Universal Rechargeable Power Banks for use with smart phones and tablets. The recalled chargers came in a variety of colors and shapes, including a unicorn head, a cat with sunglasses, and a rainbow between two clouds.

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.

Remedy options

Refund

Units

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.

Sold at

Burlington, Kohl's, Ross and other stores nationwide from November 2016 through January 2019 for about $25.

Made in

China

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.

Importer

Daniel M. Friedman & Associates, a division of Steven Madden, Ltd. of Long Island City, N.Y.

Recall number

19090

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.