Recall: HTRC C240 Battery Chargers Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Risk of Serious Injury and Death; Manufactured by Shenzhen Haitan Technology Co.

Description: This recall involves HTRC C240 battery chargers sold for charging lithium-ion batteries. The defective chargers are black with two blue screens, numbered 1 and 2, and the model identifier "C240 DUO" printed between the screens. The brand name "HTRC" is printed at the bottom left corner.

Name of product: HTRC C240 battery chargers

Units: About 34,600

Manufacturer: Shenzhen Haitan Technology Co. Ltd., d/b/a HTRC, of China

Hazard: The chargers can ignite or cause a connected battery to ignite, posing fire and burn hazards and risk of serious injury and death.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chargers and contact HTRC for instructions on how to return the chargers for a full refund.

Recall date: December 12, 2024

Incidents/Injuries: HTRC has received 32 reports of fire and other thermal incidents, including five reports of significant property damage and one report of injury.

Sold At: AliExpress.com, Amazon.com, Banggood.com, eBay.com, HTRC-Direct.com and RCGoing.com from December 2017 through June 2024 for between $65 and $290.

Manufactured in: China

Consumer contact: HTRC collect at 951-215-8389 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, email servicesupport@ht-rc.com, or visit www.ht-rc.com/recalls.asp or www.ht-rc.com and click on "Recalls" at the top of the page for more information.

Recall number: 25-066