CPSCGeneral Alert
MiWorld Accessories Recalls Plug-in Wall Chargers for iPhones Due to Fire Hazard...
Published: September 1, 2015Recall ID: 15228Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The chargers can overheat and catch fire while in use, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves wall chargers with USB cords that are used to charge the iPhone 5 and 5S. The chargers have a geometric print in mint green and peach colors. Style numbers CRGT-003 or CRGT-004 are printed on the UPC sticker on the back side of the package. "Charlotte Russe" and "USB Cord & Wall Charger for iPhone 5/5S" are printed on the packaging.
Affected Products
USB Cord & Wall Chargers for iPhone 5/5S
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/MiWorld-Accessories-Recalls-Plug-in-Wall-Chargers-for-iPhones |
| Title | MiWorld Accessories Recalls Plug-in Wall Chargers for iPhones Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Charlotte Russe Stores |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15228.1%5B39%5D.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled USB Cord & Wall Charger |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15228.6.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled USB Cord & Wall Charger |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15228.2%5B26%5D.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | USB power cord |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15228.3%5B18%5D.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | USB power cord |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15228.4%5B15%5D.jpg |
| Images › 5 › Caption | Wall charger |
| Images › 6 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15228.5%5B19%5D.jpg |
| Images › 6 › Caption | Wall charger |
| Hazards › Name | The chargers can overheat and catch fire while in use, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | There has been one report of the charger catching on fire. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | USB Cord & Wall Chargers for iPhone 5/5S |
| Products › Type | Battery Chargers |
| Products › Category I D | 67668 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 3,200 |
| Recall I D | 6496 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using recalled chargers and contact MiWorld for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | MiWorld Accessories LLC, of New York |
| Retailers › Name | Charlotte Russe stores nationwide during October 2014 for about $13. |
| Recall Date | 2015-09-01T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves wall chargers with USB cords that are used to charge the iPhone 5 and 5S. The chargers have a geometric print in mint green and peach colors. Style numbers CRGT-003 or CRGT-004 are printed on the UPC sticker on the back side of the package. "Charlotte Russe" and "USB Cord & Wall Charger for iPhone 5/5S" are printed on the packaging. |
| Recall Number | 15228 |
| Consumer Contact | MiWorld Accessories toll-free at 877-936-6677 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email support@miworldaccessories.com or online at www.miworldaccessories.com and click on "Product Recall Click Here for More Info" button for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-09-01T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |