Name of product:
Universal rechargeable power banks
Hazard:
The power banks can overheat, posing a fire hazard
Recall date:
March 26, 2019
Units:
About 170,500 (In addition, 6,900 were sold in Canada)
Recall Details
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.
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.
Incidents/Injuries:
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.
Manufacturer(s):
Yiwu City Fuman Leather & Accessories Co., Ltd., of China
Importer(s):
Daniel M. Friedman & Associates, a division of Steven Madden, Ltd. of Long Island City, N.Y.
（来源：https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Rechargeable-Power-Banks-Recalled-by-Daniel-M-Friedman-and-Associates-Due-to-Fire-Hazard）