Mizco International Recalls Power Bank Charging Stations Due to Fire and Burn Ha...
Reason for Recall / Hazard
When the unit is being charged, it can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves the Re-fuel by Digipower Grab and Go Family Pack portable power bank charging stations. The power bank charger is a self-contained energy source used to charge cell phones and other devices when an electrical outlet is not available. The unit consists of three (black, gray and green) 2600 mAh re-chargeable lithium-ion battery chargers that sit on a recharging docking station. Each power bank is oval in shape and measures approximately 3.75 inches long by 1.25 inches high by 0.75 inches wide. "re-fuel by DIGIPOWER" is printed on each power bank. Item number RF-TRIP is printed on the bottom of the charging station.
Affected Products
Re-fuel power bank charging stations
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Mizco-International-Recalls-Power-Bank-Charging-Stations-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-Sold-at-The-Container-Store |
| Title | Mizco International Recalls Power Bank Charging Stations Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold at The Container Store |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture1_38.png |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture2_31.png |
| Hazards › Name | When the unit is being charged, it can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received five reports of power bank charging stations overheating and melting. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Re-fuel power bank charging stations |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 6,000 |
| Recall I D | 8300 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled charging stations and contact The Container Store for instructions on how to receive a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Mizco International Inc., of Avenel, N.J |
| Retailers › Name | The Container Store stores nationwide from October 2017 through February 2018 for about $40. |
| Recall Date | 2018-04-05T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves the Re-fuel by Digipower Grab and Go Family Pack portable power bank charging stations. The power bank charger is a self-contained energy source used to charge cell phones and other devices when an electrical outlet is not available. The unit consists of three (black, gray and green) 2600 mAh re-chargeable lithium-ion battery chargers that sit on a recharging docking station. Each power bank is oval in shape and measures approximately 3.75 inches long by 1.25 inches high by 0.75 inches wide. "re-fuel by DIGIPOWER" is printed on each power bank. Item number RF-TRIP is printed on the bottom of the charging station. |
| Recall Number | 18138 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | The Container Store toll-free at 888-266-8246 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT anytime, via email at contain@containerstore.com or online at www.containerstore.com and click on Product Recall for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2018-04-05T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |