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Fire / OverheatingApril 2, 2019CPSC #19096

Spector & Co. Recalls Power Bank Chargers Due to Fire Hazard

Product
Chargers & Adapters
Units affected
4,500
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

This recall involves the T119 Elf power bank chargers. The portable battery-powered chargers are used for charging the battery of a mobile phone or other electronic device. The unit measures about 4 inches long by ¾ inch high by ¾ inch wide. It has a color match end with a wire key loop and the sides are either gun metal blue, black, red or gray. On the black top of the charger in white letters are "5V OUT" and "5V IN". The name and/or logo of the organization that gave away the units as a promotional item appears on the side of the power bank.

Hazard

The charger can overheat while recharging, posing a fire hazard.

Injuries

Spector & Co has received two reports of the power bank overheating, resulting in no property or fire damage. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • The power banks were given away as a free promotional item at various meetings, trade shows and industry conventions from May 2016 through January 2019.

Photos

T119 Elf power bank charger (blue)T119 Elf power bank charger (black)T119 Elf power bank charger (red)Bottom of recalled power bank chargers
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