CPSCGeneral Alert
Gemini Recalls Power Adaptor/Chargers Due to Burn Hazard
Published: July 10, 2014Recall ID: 14228Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The adaptors can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled adaptor/chargers are used to charge cell phones and other electronic products and have model number ADCP3-1000 imprinted on the plug side of the adaptor. They are plastic cubes about 1" to 1 ¼" on one side with two prongs for plugging into an electrical outlet and a USB port on the other. Recalled chargers come in five different colors: black, blue, green, red and white.
Affected Products
Power adaptor/chargers (promotional giveaway)
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Gemini-Recalls-Power-Adaptor-Chargers |
| Title | Gemini Recalls Power Adaptor/Chargers Due to Burn Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14228.Gemini%2520five%2520adaptorsLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Gemini USB A/C Power Adaptors/Chargers |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14228.Gemini%2520adaptor%2520label%2520LARGE.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Gemini USB A/C Power Adaptor/Charger Label |
| Hazards › Name | The adaptors can overheat, posing a burn hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received one report of a consumer who was burned on their hand. |
| Products › Name | Power adaptor/chargers (promotional giveaway) |
| Products › Type | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Products › Category I D | 1808 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 31,000 |
| Recall I D | 1724 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled adaptors/chargers and throw them away. |
| Retailers › Name | The recalled adaptors/chargers were distributed free as a promotional giveaway at trade shows nationwide from October 2013 to April 2014. |
| Recall Date | 2014-07-10T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled adaptor/chargers are used to charge cell phones and other electronic products and have model number ADCP3-1000 imprinted on the plug side of the adaptor. They are plastic cubes about 1" to 1 ¼" on one side with two prongs for plugging into an electrical outlet and a USB port on the other. Recalled chargers come in five different colors: black, blue, green, red and white. |
| Distributors › Name | Gemini Manufacturing Inc., of Gaffney, S.C. |
| Recall Number | 14228 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Dispose |
| Consumer Contact | Gemini toll-free at (877) 230- 4986 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.geminimanufacturing.net and click on the “Safety Notice” link for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-09T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |