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Spector & Co. Recalls Power Bank Chargers Due to Fire Hazard

Published: April 2, 2019Recall ID: 19096Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The charger can overheat while recharging, posing a fire hazard.

Product Description & Identification

This recall involves the T119 Elf power bank chargers. The portable battery-powered chargers are used for charging the battery of a mobile phone or other electronic device. The unit measures about 4 inches long by ¾ inch high by ¾ inch wide. It has a color match end with a wire key loop and the sides are either gun metal blue, black, red or gray. On the black top of the charger in white letters are "5V OUT" and "5V IN". The name and/or logo of the organization that gave away the units as a promotional item appears on the side of the power bank.

Affected Products

T119 Elf power bank chargers

Additional Source Details

FieldValue
U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Spector--Co-Recalls-Power-Bank-Chargers-Due-to-Fire-Hazard
TitleSpector & Co. Recalls Power Bank Chargers Due to Fire Hazard
Images › 1 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1406_1.png
Images › 1 › CaptionT119 Elf power bank charger (blue)
Images › 2 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1406_2.png
Images › 2 › CaptionT119 Elf power bank charger (black)
Images › 3 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1406_3.png
Images › 3 › CaptionT119 Elf power bank charger (red)
Images › 4 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1406_4.png
Images › 4 › CaptionBottom of recalled power bank chargers
Hazards › NameThe charger can overheat while recharging, posing a fire hazard.
Injuries › NameSpector & Co has received two reports of the power bank overheating, resulting in no property or fire damage. No injuries have been reported.
Products › NameT119 Elf power bank chargers
Products › Number Of UnitsAbout 4500 (in addition, about 2,600 were sold in Canada)
Recall I D8523
Remedies › NameConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled power bank chargers and contact Spector & Co for a free replacement power bank charger and instructions for proper disposal.
Retailers › NameThe power banks were given away as a free promotional item at various meetings, trade shows and industry conventions from May 2016 through January 2019.
Recall Date2019-04-02T00:00:00
DescriptionThis recall involves the T119 Elf power bank chargers. The portable battery-powered chargers are used for charging the battery of a mobile phone or other electronic device. The unit measures about 4 inches long by ¾ inch high by ¾ inch wide. It has a color match end with a wire key loop and the sides are either gun metal blue, black, red or gray. On the black top of the charger in white letters are "5V OUT" and "5V IN". The name and/or logo of the organization that gave away the units as a promotional item appears on the side of the power bank.
Distributors › NameSpector & Co. Inc, of Champlain, N.Y.
Recall Number19096
Manufacturers › NameShenzhen Casun Technology Co. Ltd., of China
Remedy Options › OptionReplace
Inconjunctions › U R Lhttp://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2019/69436r-eng.php
Consumer ContactSpector & Co toll-free at 866-215-7991 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at recall@spectorandco.com or online at www.spectorandco.com and click on Product Recall or www.spectorandco.com/recall for more information
Last Publish Date2019-04-02T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountryChina

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