CPSCGeneral Alert
Bluefin Recalls Wireless Phone Chargers Due to Burn Hazard
Published: May 24, 2018Recall ID: 18164Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The wireless phone charger can overheat while in use, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves wireless smart phone chargers with model number AC16B printed on the bottom. The recalled chargers are circular and have clear edges and a white plastic center with black trim. They measure about 3.9" in diameter and 0.4" tall . A black USB cable is included with the chargers.
Affected Products
Wireless phone chargers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Bluefin-Recalls-Wireless-Phone-Chargers-Due-to-Burn-Hazard |
| Title | Bluefin Recalls Wireless Phone Chargers Due to Burn Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1017_1.jpeg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled wireless phone charger with cord |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1017_2.jpeg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled wireless phone charger |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1017_3.jpeg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled wireless phone charger with phone |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1017_4.jpeg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Model number on the recalled wireless phone charger |
| Hazards › Name | The wireless phone charger can overheat while in use, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received three reports of the phone chargers overheating. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Wireless phone chargers |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 3,000 |
| Recall I D | 8334 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chargers and contact Bluefin for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Bluefin International, of Cumming, Ga. |
| Retailers › Name | Distributed as a free promotional item to attendees at the FICO World tradeshow in Miami Beach, Florida and other events and the ad specialty channel in April 2018. |
| Recall Date | 2018-05-24T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves wireless smart phone chargers with model number AC16B printed on the bottom. The recalled chargers are circular and have clear edges and a white plastic center with black trim. They measure about 3.9" in diameter and 0.4" tall . A black USB cable is included with the chargers. |
| Recall Number | 18164 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | Bluefin toll-free at 877-211-7220 ext. 145 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at recall@logoincluded.com or online at www.logoincluded.com and click on the recall link at the bottom of the page for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2018-05-24T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |