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Popkiller Recalls USB Chargers, Adapters and Cables Due to Fire and Electric Shock Hazards

Name: Popkiller Recalls USB Chargers, Adapters and Cables Due to Fire and Electric Shock Hazards
Brand: Shenzhen Qiwei Electronic Co., Ltd., Guangdong, China
SKU: CPSC-14233
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: July 17, 2014Recall ID: 14233Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

Improperly mounted plug blades, and inadequate electronic circuitry create a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers.

Product Description & Identification

This recall involves Popkiller mini USB car charger power adapters, universal USB power adapters and 8-pin USB data sync charging cables. The car charger has model number HHT-001 located on the flat side of the charger below the USB port. The charger measures 2 inches tall and 1 inch in diameter at its widest point. The Universal USB Power adapter has model number A1265 printed directly above the plug blades on the grey surface. The adapter measures 1.5 inches at its longest point and 1 inch wide. There is no model number printed on the 8-pin USB charging cables. All of the recalled products are sold separately and come in the colors red, orange, green, blue, purple and pink.

Affected Products

USB car charger adapters, power adapters and 8-pin charger cables

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Popkiller-Recalls-USB-Chargers-Adapters-and-Cables
Title	Popkiller Recalls USB Chargers, Adapters and Cables Due to Fire and Electric Shock Hazards
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14233.CarAdapterLARGE.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Car Adapter
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14233.WallChargerLARGE.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Wall adapter
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14233.USBPlugCordLARGE.jpg
Images › 3 › Caption	USB plug cord
Images › 4 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14233.CarAdapterModelNumberLARGE.jpg
Images › 4 › Caption	Car adapter with model number
Images › 5 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14233.WallAdapterWithModelNumberLARGE.jpg
Images › 5 › Caption	Wall adapter with model number
Hazards › Name	Improperly mounted plug blades, and inadequate electronic circuitry create a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers.
Injuries › Name	None reported
Products › Name	USB car charger adapters, power adapters and 8-pin charger cables
Products › Type	Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
Products › Category I D	1808
Products › Number Of Units	About 2,500
Recall I D	1729
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately stop using the phone accessories and return the product to a store where sold or send to Popkiller Headquarters for a full merchandise credit.
Retailers › Name	Popkiller retail locations in Los Angeles and Costa Mesa, California, from June 2013 through April 2014 for about $4.50 to $6.50.
Recall Date	2014-07-17T00:00:00
Description	This recall involves Popkiller mini USB car charger power adapters, universal USB power adapters and 8-pin USB data sync charging cables. The car charger has model number HHT-001 located on the flat side of the charger below the USB port. The charger measures 2 inches tall and 1 inch in diameter at its widest point. The Universal USB Power adapter has model number A1265 printed directly above the plug blades on the grey surface. The adapter measures 1.5 inches at its longest point and 1 inch wide. There is no model number printed on the 8-pin USB charging cables. All of the recalled products are sold separately and come in the colors red, orange, green, blue, purple and pink.
Recall Number	14233
Manufacturers › Name	Shenzhen Qiwei Electronic Co., Ltd., Guangdong, China
Remedy Options › Option	Refund
Consumer Contact	Popkiller toll-free at (888) 345-0724 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at http://www.popkiller.us and click on "About Us" located at the bottom of the home page, then click "Important Recall Notice" for more information.
Last Publish Date	2015-01-09T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	China

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Overview

Recalling FirmShenzhen Qiwei Electronic Co., Ltd., Guangdong, China

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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