Brunton Outdoors Recalls Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard
USBrunton Outdoors Recalls Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The power packs' lithium ion polymer batteries can overheat and catch on fire during charging, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Brunton's Impel and Impel 2 rechargeable, portable battery packs that are used to charge cell phones, tablets, laptops and other devices. The Impel battery came in a rubberized shell in dark gray with orange or blue and the Impel 2 in light gray with black trim. The battery packs can be plugged into an A/C wall outlet, a 12 volt car charger or an attachable solar panel for recharging. They measure about 7.5 inches long by 7 inches wide by 1 inch thick. The lithium ion polymer battery packs have 16, and 19 volt outputs and a USB port. The Impel model also has a 12 volt output. Brunton is embossed on the top of the battery pack, along with the power button and five LED lights.
Affected Products
Rechargeable battery packs
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Brunton-Outdoors-Recalls-Battery-Packs |
| Title | Brunton Outdoors Recalls Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16148..jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Impel rechargeable, portable battery packs |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16148.1.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Impel 2 rechargeable, portable battery pack |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16148.2.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | The battery packs have 16, and 19 volt outputs and a USB port. The Impel model also has a 12 volt output. |
| Hazards › Name | The power packs' lithium ion polymer batteries can overheat and catch on fire during charging, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received two reports of battery packs overheating and catching on fire; with one incident resulting in about $25,000 of property damage and another one in a garage burning down with property and smoke damage to the adjacent residence. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Rechargeable battery packs |
| Products › Type | Batteries and Chargers |
| Products › Category I D | 67666 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,050 in the U.S. (in addition, about 40 were sold in Canada) |
| Recall I D | 6711 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power packs and contact Brunton for instructions on how to return the product for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Brunton Outdoor Inc., of Louisville, Colo. |
| Retailers › Name | Adorama, Austin Canoe & Kayak, Moontrail, REI, The Clymb and other outdoor equipment retailers nationwide and online at www.amazon.com, www.backcountry.com, www.bhphotovideo.com, www.forestry-suppliers.com, and www.opticsplanet.com from February 2011 through May 2015 for about $300. |
| Recall Date | 2016-04-19T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Brunton's Impel and Impel 2 rechargeable, portable battery packs that are used to charge cell phones, tablets, laptops and other devices. The Impel battery came in a rubberized shell in dark gray with orange or blue and the Impel 2 in light gray with black trim. The battery packs can be plugged into an A/C wall outlet, a 12 volt car charger or an attachable solar panel for recharging. They measure about 7.5 inches long by 7 inches wide by 1 inch thick. The lithium ion polymer battery packs have 16, and 19 volt outputs and a USB port. The Impel model also has a 12 volt output. Brunton is embossed on the top of the battery pack, along with the power button and five LED lights. |
| Recall Number | 16148 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/57888r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | Brunton Outdoor at 800-443-4871 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.brunton.com and click on Impel Charger Product Recall the top or bottom of the page for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-04-22T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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