CPSCGeneral Alert
PNY Recalls Portable Lithium Polymer Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard
Published: November 12, 2015Recall ID: 16032Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Batteries can overheat and vent flames, posing fire and burn hazards.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves portable lithium polymer battery packs with model number T10400 that are used to charge USB-enabled smartphones, tablets and other USB-powered devices. The batteries are black or gray hand-held devices, 4 inches x 2.75 inches x 0.75 inches, with two USB outputs and four blue LED lights. PNY is laser-printed along the bottom on the front of the battery.
Affected Products
Portable Lithium Polymer Battery Packs
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/PNY-Recalls-Portable-Lithium-Polymer-Battery-Packs |
| Title | PNY Recalls Portable Lithium Polymer Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16032.T10400%2520Black.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | T10400 Black |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16032.T10400%2520Grey.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | T10400 Gray |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16032.Side%2520view%2520of%2520T10400.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Side view of T10400 |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16032.PNY.JPG |
| Images › 4 › Caption | View of model number |
| Hazards › Name | Batteries can overheat and vent flames, posing fire and burn hazards. |
| Injuries › Name | PNY has received one report of venting with flames. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Portable Lithium Polymer Battery Packs |
| Products › Type | Battery Chargers |
| Products › Category I D | 67668 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 56,000 (in addition, about 800 sold in Canada) |
| Recall I D | 6571 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries and contact PNY for a free replacement rechargeable battery. |
| Importers › Name | PNY Technologies, Inc., of Parsippany, N.J. |
| Retailers › Name | Best Buy, Office Depot, Office Max and other retail stores nationwide and online at amazon.com and frys.com from January 2014 through August 2015 for about $50. |
| Recall Date | 2015-11-12T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves portable lithium polymer battery packs with model number T10400 that are used to charge USB-enabled smartphones, tablets and other USB-powered devices. The batteries are black or gray hand-held devices, 4 inches x 2.75 inches x 0.75 inches, with two USB outputs and four blue LED lights. PNY is laser-printed along the bottom on the front of the battery. |
| Distributors › Name | PNY Technologies, Inc., of Parsippany, N.J. |
| Recall Number | 16032 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2015/55798r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | PNY Technologies toll-free at 888-316-1194 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, online at www.pny.com and click on "Product Recall" under the "Support" menu at the bottom of the page, or email Tech-Support-T10400@pny.com for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-11-12T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |