CPSCGeneral Alert
Towsleys Recalls 3-in-1 Qi Wireless Chargers, Power Banks and Travel Chargers Du...
Published: November 25, 2020Recall ID: 21037Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The chargers and power banks can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves the 3-in-1 Qi wireless chargers, 6700 mAh power banks and travel wall chargers distributed to employees through a corporate redemption program. The white square power bank includes a two-pronged section that plugs into the wall and 3 USB type plugs on the other side. The product is also capable of wireless charging. An Acuity heart logo is printed on the front of the charger/power banks.
Affected Products
3-in-1 Qi wireless chargers, power banks and travel wall chargers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Towsleys-Recalls-3-in-1-Qi-Wireless-Chargers-Power-Banks-and-Travel-Chargers-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Towsleys Recalls 3-in-1 Qi Wireless Chargers, Power Banks and Travel Chargers Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PowerBank.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled chargers and power banks |
| Hazards › Name | The chargers and power banks can overheat, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received four reports of incidents, including two that resulted in fires. One consumer reported that a fire caused $6,000 worth of property damage. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | 3-in-1 Qi wireless chargers, power banks and travel wall chargers |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,500 |
| Recall I D | 8950 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the chargers and contact Towsleys to receive a credit for a free replacement charger and instructions on disposing of the recalled products. |
| Importers › Name | Concap Sportswear LLC, of Fair Lawn, N.J. |
| Retailers › Name | Corporate redemption program where employees were able to use credits to redeem corporate merchandise online at www.Acuitymerch.com from September 2019 through April 2020. |
| Recall Date | 2020-11-25T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves the 3-in-1 Qi wireless chargers, 6700 mAh power banks and travel wall chargers distributed to employees through a corporate redemption program. The white square power bank includes a two-pronged section that plugs into the wall and 3 USB type plugs on the other side. The product is also capable of wireless charging. An Acuity heart logo is printed on the front of the charger/power banks. |
| Distributors › Name | Towsleys, of Manitowoc, Wis. |
| Recall Number | 21037 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Shenzhen Huani Electronics Co. Ltd., of China |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | Towsleys toll-free at 888-510-0488 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at recall@towsleys.com, email recall@go2cap.com or www.towsleys.com/pbrecall for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2020-11-25T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |