Starting date:
March 24, 2016
Posting date:
March 24, 2016
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Electronics
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Fire Hazard, Burn Hazard
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-57618
Affected products
Power Bank PowerStation Deluxe
Product description
This recall involves the Power Bank PowerStation Deluxe. The Power Bank has a 8800mAh lithium cobalt oxide battery. The product can charge multiple electronic devices simultaneously such as a laptop computer or cell phone and can also jump-start a vehicle. The product also includes an LED flashlight feature. The recalled product has item number XP-732 which can be found on the bottom of the product. The product has "Michelin" printed on the top of the product.
Hazard identified
The recalled product's battery and cables can overheat and produce smoke, posing a fire or burn hazard to consumers.
Health Canada has not received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries related to the use of this product in Canada.
Staples Promotional Products Canada Limited has received one report of the battery rupturing causing white smoke and three reports of the AC adaptor cable becoming hot to the touch.
Number sold
Approximately 175 units were distributed in Canada.
Time period sold
The product was distributed primarily by Michelin to Michelin employees who attended the Michelin Business Conference in Whistler, British Columbia during November 30, 2015 through December 4, 2015.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Distributor
- Staples Promotional Products Canada Limited
Vaughan
Ontario
CANADA
- Manufacturer
- Superex Canada Limited
Willowdale
Ontario
CANADA