CPSCGeneral Alert
Tekkeon Inc. Recalls MyPower ALL Plus External Laptop Batteries Due to Fire Haza...
Published: July 1, 2010Recall ID: 10744Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The battery cell can short-circuit and overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The myPower ALL Plus External Laptop Battery is a universal rechargeable battery used to power laptop computers, MP3 players, mobile phones, DVD players and other portable devices. It is black with "Tekkeon" printed on the front. The model number, MP3750, is printed on a label on the back.
Affected Products
External laptop battery
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Tekkeon-Inc-Recalls-MyPower-ALL-Plus-External-Laptop-Batteries-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Tekkeon Inc. Recalls MyPower ALL Plus External Laptop Batteries Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/d1b2a93dc193471c9ab7dda9473607b7.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled external laptop battery |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/9af95df42ecd4139b347c6f0cd109272.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled external laptop battery showing location of model number |
| Hazards › Name | The battery cell can short-circuit and overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Tekkeon has received one report of an overheating battery that resulted in minor damage to nearby furnishings. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | External laptop battery |
| Products › Type | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Products › Category I D | 1808 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 500 |
| Recall I D | 432 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries and contact Tekkeon for a free replacement battery. The company is contacting all known purchasers. |
| Retailers › Name | Amazon.com and other online retailers from September 2009 through December 2009 for about $180. |
| Recall Date | 2010-07-01T00:00:00 |
| Description | The myPower ALL Plus External Laptop Battery is a universal rechargeable battery used to power laptop computers, MP3 players, mobile phones, DVD players and other portable devices. It is black with "Tekkeon" printed on the front. The model number, MP3750, is printed on a label on the back. |
| Recall Number | 10744 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Tekkeon Inc. of Tustin, Calif. |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, contact Tekkeon toll-free at (888) 787-5888, or visit the firm's website at http://www.tekkeon.com/recall |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |