CPSCGeneral Alert
VRURC Portable Chargers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively on Amazon....
Published: July 6, 2023Recall ID: 23238Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The recalled portable chargers can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves VRURC portable chargers with model number "OD-B7," which have built-in cables and a built-in wall plug. The model number is printed on the back of the recalled chargers, which were sold in black, blue, green, orange, pink, red and white color options.
Affected Products
VRURC portable chargers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/VRURC-Portable-Chargers-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-on-Amazon-com-by-VRURC-Caught-Fire-on-Commercial-Flight |
| Title | VRURC Portable Chargers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com by VRURC; Caught Fire on Commercial Flight |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/charger-black.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled VRURC portable charger in black |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/charger-blue.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled VRURC portable charger in blue |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/charger-green.png |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled VRURC portable charger in green |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/charger-orange.png |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Recalled VRURC portable charger in orange |
| Hazards › Name | The recalled portable chargers can ignite, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | VRURC has received one report of fire during a commercial flight, which resulted in four flight attendants being transported to the hospital for smoke inhalation. |
| Products › Name | VRURC portable chargers |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 190,000 |
| Recall I D | 9663 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled portable chargers and contact VRURC for a free replacement product. |
| Retailers › Name | Exclusively at Amazon.com from July 2021 through May 2023 for between $30 and $40. |
| Recall Date | 2023-07-06T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves VRURC portable chargers with model number "OD-B7," which have built-in cables and a built-in wall plug. The model number is printed on the back of the recalled chargers, which were sold in black, blue, green, orange, pink, red and white color options. |
| Distributors › Name | Shenzhen ChuangliJiacheng Technology Co. Ltd., d/b/a VRURC, of China |
| Recall Number | 23238 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | VRURC collect at 951-593-9128 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at support@vrurcpower.com or online at https://www.vrurcpower.com/pages/safety-recall or https://www.vrurcpower.com/ and click on Recalls at the top of the page for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2023-07-06T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |