Two-Tone Power Bank Charger
Description: Power Bank charger is a self-contained energy source used to charge cell phones and other devices when an electrical outlet is not available. The unit is rectangular in shape and measures approximately 3.6 inches long by 1 inch high by 1 inch wide. It has a white top and the sides are either black, dark blue, lime green, light blue, orange, pink, purple, red, white or yellow. On the white top of the charger in black letters are "OUT DC5V" and "IN DC5V". Units with a period after the lettering - reading "OUT DC5V." - are not involved in this recall. The name and/or logo of the organization that gave away the charger as a promotional item appears on the side of the power bank. [Learn More]
About 172,000 units were affected by this recall.
AP Specialties Recalls Power Bank Chargers
Side view of Power Bank. Top of Power Bank
Two-Tone Power Bank Charger Recall Information
| Country of Origin | China |
| Recall Date | 11/19/2014 |
| Recall ID | 1865 |
| Recall Number | 15030 |
| Product Type | Battery Chargers |
| Hazard | When unit is being charged or being used to charge another device, it can overheat, causing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries | There are three reported incidents of the Power Bank overheating. One incident resulted in fire damage. No injuries have been reported. |
| Remedy | Consumers should immediately stop using the charger and contact AP Specialties for a replacement. AP Specialties will send consumer an envelope and label with instructions on how to return the power bank free of charge. Upon receipt of the power bank, AP Specialties will send the consumer a replacement product. |
| Remedy Option | Replace |
| Contact | Call AP Specialties toll free at (888) 877-7221 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.apspecialties.com and click on Product Recall or go directly to www.powerbankrecall.com for more information. |
| Last Updated | 09/29/2015 |
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