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WakaWaka Recalls Adapter Kits Due to Electrical Shock, Explosion, Fire Hazards (Recall Alert)

Name: WakaWaka Recalls Adapter Kits Due to Electrical Shock, Explosion, Fire Hazards (Recall Alert)
Brand: WakaWaka
SKU: CPSC-16708
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: November 12, 2015Recall ID: 16708Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The Adapter Kit can overheat posing a risk of fire, and the plastic shell of the adapter can open exposing a risk of shock to consumers.

Product Description & Identification

This recall involves WakaWaka electrical adapter kits. The kits allow consumers to charge their electrical equipment using AC current. The components of the kit are black in color and include the adapter, a U.S.-style two-blade plug, a European-style two-prong plug, a USB cable and ten different types of connectors. "Travel Charger, Input 180-240VAC, 50-60Hz, 0.2A, Output 5.0V-500mA" is imprinted on the front of the unit right below the pins on the adapter.

Affected Products

Electrical adapter kits

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/WakaWaka-Recalls-Adapter-Kits
Title	WakaWaka Recalls Adapter Kits Due to Electrical Shock, Explosion, Fire Hazards (Recall Alert)
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16708.AdapterKitProduct.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Waka Waka Electrical Adapter Kit
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16708.AdapterKitProduct2.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Waka Waka Electrical Adapter Kit U.S. plug
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16708.AdapterKitProduct3.jpg
Images › 3 › Caption	Waka Waka Electrical Adapter Kit European plug
Hazards › Name	The Adapter Kit can overheat posing a risk of fire, and the plastic shell of the adapter can open exposing a risk of shock to consumers.
Injuries › Name	WakaWaka has received four reports of adapters overheating, including reports of an adapter smoking and one report of an adapter exploding. No injuries have been reported.
Products › Name	Electrical adapter kits
Products › Type	Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
Products › Category I D	1808
Products › Number Of Units	About 700 (In addition, 200 units were sold in Canada)
Recall I D	6572
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled adapter kit and contact WakaWaka for a full refund. WakaWaka is contacting consumers directly.
Importers › Name	Off-Grid Solutions USA LLC, d/b/a WakaWaka North America, of Dover, Del.
Retailers › Name	www.waka-waka.com from November 2013 to April 2015 for about $9.
Recall Date	2015-11-12T00:00:00
Description	This recall involves WakaWaka electrical adapter kits. The kits allow consumers to charge their electrical equipment using AC current. The components of the kit are black in color and include the adapter, a U.S.-style two-blade plug, a European-style two-prong plug, a USB cable and ten different types of connectors. "Travel Charger, Input 180-240VAC, 50-60Hz, 0.2A, Output 5.0V-500mA" is imprinted on the front of the unit right below the pins on the adapter.
Recall Number	16708
Remedy Options › Option	Refund
Inconjunctions › U R L	http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2015/55670r-eng.php
Consumer Contact	WakaWaka toll-free at 888-472-6792 Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET and online at www.waka-waka.com and click on Adapter Recall.
Last Publish Date	2015-11-12T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	China

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