Thursday, October 30, 2014

Tectron International Recalls USB Chargers Due to Fire Hazard

Recall date: October 30, 2014
Recall number: 15-016
Enlarge
  • 3-in-1 USB charger
Name of product: 3-in-1 USB phone charger 

Hazard:
The charger can overheat while in use, posing a fire hazard.
Consumer Contact: Tectron International toll free at (844) 582-3152 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.tectronint.com and click on Recall for more information.
Report an Incident Involving this Product

Recall Details

Units
About 55,000
Description
The 3-in-1 USB charging cable is used to charge iPhone4S/4G/3GS/3G, iPhone5, iPad mini/iPad4 and android phones. The 10-foot white cord has a USB plug on one end. The other end has 3 plugs: 30-pin plug for the iPad First Generation and iPhone 4S and earlier models; Lightning plug for the iPhone5 and later models and the iPad 2 and later models; and mini USB plug. The cable comes in a transparent sealed pouch. Item NO. USB29B is printed on label on the outside of the pouch.
Incidents/Injuries
Two incidents reported the USB charger melting. No injuries or property damage were reported.
Remedy
Two incidents reported the USB charger melting. No injuries or property damage were reported.
Sold at
Distributors for school fundraisers from July 2014 to August 2014 for about $3.50.
Importer
Tectron International of Vernon, Calif.
Distributors
AGI Fundraising, The Chip Shoppe, CPK Inc, Evergreen Fundraising, Great American Opportunities and Paragon Promotions
Manufactured in
China

Full Story

No comments:

Post a Comment

Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.