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Fire / OverheatingNovember 12, 2015CPSC #16032

PNY Recalls Portable Lithium Polymer Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard

Brand
Product
Chargers & Adapters
Units affected
56,000
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

This recall involves portable lithium polymer battery packs with model number T10400 that are used to charge USB-enabled smartphones, tablets and other USB-powered devices. The batteries are black or gray hand-held devices, 4 inches x 2.75 inches x 0.75 inches, with two USB outputs and four blue LED lights. PNY is laser-printed along the bottom on the front of the battery.

Hazard

Batteries can overheat and vent flames, posing fire and burn hazards.

Injuries

PNY has received one report of venting with flames. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Best Buy, Office Depot, Office Max and other retail stores nationwide and online at amazon.com and frys.com from January 2014 through August 2015 for about $50.

Photos

T10400 BlackT10400 GraySide view of T10400View of model number
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