MobilePower Recalls Multi-Function Power Packs Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively by QVC (Recall Alert)
The MobilePower Instant Boost 500 power packs can overheat.
Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Recall date: March 14, 2014
Recall number: 14-723
Recall Summary
Name of product:
MobilePower Instant Boost 500 power packs
Hazard:
The power packs can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Consumer Contact:
QVC at (800) 367-9444 from 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.qvc.com and click on Product Recall Info for more information.
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Recall Details
Units
About 9,800
Description
This recall involves MobilePower Instant Boost 500, 6-in-1 Power, multi-function power packs with model number 2013, QVC SKU# V31873 and serial number MPC-060512-25. The model and serial numbers are located on the back panel on a white label next to the inverter fan. MobilePower Instant Boost 500 is printed on the front of the units. The power packs can supply AC or DC power and can recharge by either plugging into an electrical outlet or a DC accessory port or cigarette lighter port in your vehicle. They have two A/C outlets, a USB port, car battery jumper cables, and an air hose outlet to inflate tires. The power packs weigh 20 lbs., are black and blue color and measure about 9 inches tall, 10 inches wide and 8 inches long.
Incidents/Injuries
MobilePower has received 13 reports of smoke and fire coming from the power packs. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled power packs immediately and contact QVC for instructions to return the units for a free replacement. MobilePower and QVC are contacting customers directly.
Sold exclusively at
QVC from October 2012 through December 2012 for about $97.
Manufacturer
MobilePower LLC, of Bluffton, S.C.
Importer
MobilePower LLC, of Bluffton, S.C.
Distributor
QVC Inc., of West Chester, Pa.
Manufactured in
China
（来源：http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/Recall-Alerts/2014/MobilePower-Recalls-Multi-Function-Power-Packs/）