Eastwood Recalls Multi-Function Power Packs Due to Fire Hazard
USEastwood Recalls Multi-Function Power Packs Due to Fire Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The power packs' lithium ion batteries can burst during charging, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Rockwood portable power packs with lithium ion batteries and cables. They are used to charge a variety of electronic devices and car batteries and have a recessed LED flashlight. The power packs have a black plastic cover with "Rockwood" printed in white on the top. They measure about 6 inches long, 3 inches wide and 1 inch tall. A yellow and white danger label is on the bottom. Item number 30554 is printed on the packaging.
Affected Products
Rockwood Multi-function power packs
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Eastwood-Recalls-Multi-Function-Power-Packs |
| Title | Eastwood Recalls Multi-Function Power Packs Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16090.RecalledRockwoodPowerPack.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Rockwood power pack |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16090.Dangerlabelonbottomofpowerpack.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Danger label is on the bottom of the recalled power packs |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16090.PackagingofPowerPack.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Packaging on recalled power pack |
| Hazards › Name | The power packs' lithium ion batteries can burst during charging, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | There have been two reports of the battery packs' lithium ion batteries bursting during charging and emitting black smoke, damaging carpet and leaving a black mark on a wall. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Rockwood Multi-function power packs |
| Products › Type | Battery Chargers |
| Products › Category I D | 67668 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 500 |
| Recall I D | 6643 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power packs and return them to Eastwood for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Easthill Group Inc., dba Eastwood Co., of Pottstown, Pa. |
| Retailers › Name | Eastwood stores in Chicago, Parma, Ohio and Pottstown, Pa., in Eastwood's catalog and online at www.eastwood.com and other websites from January 2015 through October 2015 for between $50 and $110. |
| Recall Date | 2016-02-03T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Rockwood portable power packs with lithium ion batteries and cables. They are used to charge a variety of electronic devices and car batteries and have a recessed LED flashlight. The power packs have a black plastic cover with "Rockwood" printed in white on the top. They measure about 6 inches long, 3 inches wide and 1 inch tall. A yellow and white danger label is on the bottom. Item number 30554 is printed on the packaging. |
| Distributors › Name | Easthill Group Inc., dba Eastwood Co., of Pottstown, Pa. |
| Recall Number | 16090 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | Eastwood Co. at 800-345-1178 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.eastwood.com and click on "Recall Information" at the bottom of the page for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-02-03T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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