CPSC Recall in 2021: myCharge Recalls Powerbanks Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2021.
This recall involves seven models of myCharge powerbanks used for powering and recharging electronic devices that have a USB interface, such as tablets, cell phones, Bluetooth speakers, e-readers, etc. The powerbanks have an anodized metallic case that is blue, black or gray. “myCharge” is written on the front of the product case. The model name can be found on the back of the product case and on the bottom panel of the product packaging. The date code is printed on the outer packaging and the product case, except for the Adventure Mega and Adventure Mega C models where the date code is printed on the underside of a flap on the top of the product case.The recalled powerbanks have the following model names, model numbers and date codes:Model NameModel NumberDate CodesmyCharge Adventure MegaModel No. AVC20KG-A 2818, 3718, 4018, or 4518myCharge Adventure Mega C Model No. AVCQC20KG-A2818myCharge Razor Mega Model No. RZ20KK-A3818, 4118, 4418, 4918, or 1719myCharge Razor Mega C Model No. RZQC20KK-A3818myCharge Razor Super Model No. RZ24NK-A0319myCharge Razor Super C Model No. RZQC24NK-A3319 or 3519myCharge Razor Xtreme Model No. RZPD26BK-A2818, 3718, or 3918
The powerbank’s lithium-ion battery can overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards.
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myCharge has received 30 reports of the powerbanks overheating, resulting in seven injuries, including burns to the upper body, hands, legs, and/or feet of users, and/or property damage to household flooring, walls and furniture.
Best Buy, Brainstorm, Hirsch Gifts, Hudson News, InMotion, Lapine, Power Sales, Projector World, and Target stores nationwide and online at www.amazon.com, www.mycharge.com and www.target.com and through the U.S. Marine Corps/Navy Exchange from August 2018 through December 2019 for between $70 and $100.
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