CPSCGeneral Alert
Sharper Image USB Wall Chargers Recalled by Atomi Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Published: October 10, 2012Recall ID: 13007Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The chargers can overheat and smoke, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Sharper Image USB wall chargers with model numbers "TSI202" and "TSI260." The wall chargers are used to recharge electronic devices through a USB connection including MP3 players and other devices. The chargers are black plastic and measure about 2 ½ inches high by 1 ½ inches wide. "The Sharper Image" is printed on the top. The model number is printed on bottom of the charger.
Affected Products
Sharper Image USB wall chargers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Sharper-Image-USB-Wall-Chargers-Recalled-by-Atomi-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards |
| Title | Sharper Image USB Wall Chargers Recalled by Atomi Due to Fire and Burn Hazards |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.130163.13007.jpg |
| Images › Caption | The Sharper Image USB Wall Charger |
| Hazards › Name | The chargers can overheat and smoke, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Atomi has received 13 reports of the chargers overheating, smoking and acrid smells. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Sharper Image USB wall chargers |
| Products › Type | Battery Chargers |
| Products › Category I D | 67668 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 80,000 |
| Recall I D | 1217 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wall chargers and contact Atomi for instructions on returning the chargers for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Atomi, of New York, N.Y. |
| Retailers › Name | Burlington Coat Factory, Tuesday Morning and TJ Maxx stores and on various websites from October 2011 through September 2012 for between $8 and $13. |
| Recall Date | 2012-10-10T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Sharper Image USB wall chargers with model numbers "TSI202" and "TSI260." The wall chargers are used to recharge electronic devices through a USB connection including MP3 players and other devices. The chargers are black plastic and measure about 2 ½ inches high by 1 ½ inches wide. "The Sharper Image" is printed on the top. The model number is printed on bottom of the charger. |
| Recall Number | 13007 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | Atomi; Phone (800) 790-1440, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email info@atominy.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-12T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |