CPSC Recall in 2011: Mophie Recalls iPod Touch Rechargeable External Battery Case Due to Burn Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 12049

Date: November 29, 2011

Product Name: Rechargeable External Battery Case

Recall Description:

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Hazard Description:

The battery case's integrated circuit switch can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace, New Instructions

Units: About 6,118

Incidents:

Mophie has received 110 reports of the product becoming warm to the touch, 44 reports of the product deforming and nine reports of minor burns.

Sold At:

B& H Photo, Barnes & Noble, InMotion Entertainment, J&R Music World, Marine Corps Exchange stores, Amazon.com and mophie.com since April 2011 for about $50.

Manufactured In:

China