Recall: VRURC Portable Chargers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com by VRURC; Caught Fire on Commercial Flight
Description: This recall involves VRURC portable chargers with model number "OD-B7," which have built-in cables and a built-in wall plug. The model number is printed on the back of the recalled chargers, which were sold in black, blue, green, orange, pink, red and white color options.
Name of product: VRURC portable chargers
Units: About 190,000
Hazard: The recalled portable chargers can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled portable chargers and contact VRURC for a free replacement product.
Recall date: July 06, 2023
Incidents/Injuries: VRURC has received one report of fire during a commercial flight, which resulted in four flight attendants being transported to the hospital for smoke inhalation.
Sold At: Exclusively at Amazon.com from July 2021 through May 2023 for between $30 and $40.
Manufactured in: China
Consumer contact: VRURC collect at 951-593-9128 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at support@vrurcpower.com or online at https://www.vrurcpower.com/pages/safety-recall or https://www.vrurcpower.com/ and click on Recalls at the top of the page for more information.
Recall number: 23-238