Recalls: Batteries and Chargers

November 25, 2020 Towsleys Recalls 3-in-1 Qi Wireless Chargers, Power Banks and Travel Chargers Due to Fire Hazard

This recall involves the 3-in-1 Qi wireless chargers, 6700 mAh power banks and travel wall chargers distributed to employees through a corporate redemption program. The white square power bank includes a two-pronged section that plugs into the wall and 3 USB type plugs on the other side. The product is also capable of wireless charging. An Acuity heart logo is printed on the front of the charger/power banks. Read more.

June 17, 2020 Republic Wireless Recalls Relay Charging Cables Due to Overheating and Burn Hazards

The recalled charging cables were sold individually and with some Relay Screenless Communication devices. The cables are three feet long with a USB Type-A male connector on one end and a charging head on the opposite end. The charging head has a 5 pin pattern (5 in-line "pogo" pins) that allows it to charge Republic's Relay device. The charging head has a magnet that aids in mating the pins on the charging head with the contacts on the device. Affected charging cables do not have the Relay logo on the back of the portion of the charging head that connects to the Relay device. This recall only applies to cables sold with some Relay devices and cables sold separately from May 2018 through May 2019. After October 2018, Relay devices were manufactured and packaged with cables containing additional circuitry in the charging head to address the overheating risk. Read more.

May 1, 2020 Epson Recalls Power Adapters Sold with Epson Scanners Due to Burn and Fire Hazards

This recall involves the power adapter sold with Epson V-series (V30/V33/V37/V300/V330/V370) scanners. The recalled adapters are black with a power cord that connects to the scanner and to an electrical outlet. "EPSON" and internal part code "EADP-16CB B" are printed on the label of the adapter. Read more.

April 30, 2020 Modular Robotics Recalls Rechargeable Battery Packs Due to Burn Hazard

This battery pack was sold individually, and also within Classroom Kits and GoPiGo and BrickPi robotic bundles. It is a 9.6V 2000Ah NiMH battery pack with Max Charge Current 2A and is wrapped in black plastic. "Dexter Industries Rechargeable Battery Pack" is printed on a white label on the battery pack. Read more.

April 30, 2020 Bellman & Symfon Recalls Flash Receivers for Reduced Hearing Persons; Unit Can Fail to Alert in an Emergency

This recall involves the Flash Receiver (BE1442 MHz), which is sold as a part of the Bellman & Symfon's Visit smart home system. The flash receivers are intended to assist hearing-impaired consumers by alerting them with bright flashes of light when the doorbell or telephone rings or if a fire alarm sounds. The white devices measure about six inches tall and three inches wide and sits on a white cylinder base. The Bellman & Symfon logo is printed on the front of the unit. Only Bellman & Symfon flash receivers with following serial numbers are included in the recall: Affected Serial Numbers BE1442141400001 ~ BE1442141402040 BE1442174430001 ~ BE1442174433060 BE1442186360001 ~ BE1442186362040 BE1442188570001 ~ BE1442188571020 BE1442180030001 ~ BE1442180032550 BE1442180840001 ~ BE1442180842550 The serial number is printed on the body of the unit under the battery cover. The bar code with the product's serial number is located under the batteries. Read more.

April 23, 2020 Leviton Manufacturing Recalls Electrical Connection Devices Due to Shock Hazard

This recall involves Leviton 50-ampere, non-NEMA electrical connectors, plugs, receptacles and inlet attachment devices. The recalled connection devices are used to transmit power to electrical equipment that is not hard-wired to a power source. Leviton is printed on the devices. Date codes can be found on the back cover of connectors and plugs, the side housing of receptacles and inlets, and on the label of each box. The recall includes the following model/catalog numbers and date codes: CATALOG NUMBERS DATE CODES 3762C CS6365C 1E19C0 1I19C0 3763C CS6365W 1E29C0 1I29C0 3764C CS6369 1E39C0 1I39C0 3765C CS6370 1E49C0 1I49C0 3769 CS6375 1E59C0 1I59C0 3771 CS6377 1F19C0 1J19C0 3775 CS8264C 1F29C0 1J29C0 3777 CS8265C 1F39C0 1J39C0 6360CR CS8269 1F49C0 1J49C0 6364CR CS8275 1G19C0 1K19C0 6365CR CS8464C 1G29C0 1K29C0 6369CR CS8465C 1G39C0 1K39C0 6370CR CS8469 1G49C0 1K49C0 6375CR CS8164C 1H19C0 1K59C0 7379 CS8165C 1H29C0 1L19C0 7764C CS8169 1H39C0 1L29C0 7765C CS8175 1H49C0 7958 CS8364C CS6360C CS8365C CS6361C CS8369 CS6364C CS837-410-5W1 CS6364W CS8375 Only electrical connectors without a blue dot on the device and packaging are included in this recall. Read more.

March 12, 2020 Yamaha Recalls Digital Wireless Equipment for Electric Guitars Due to Fire and Injury Hazards

This recall involves Line 6 Relay G10, G10S (G10SR), and G10T Digital Wireless Guitar System (G10 Family of Products) that allows an electric guitar to be connected wirelessly to an amplifier. The system consists of a transmitter, a receiver, and a charger. The receivers have both a 1/4" and XLR output to connect to an amplifier or other audio equipment. The products are black in color. The Relay G10T transmitter is stamped "Relay G10" and has a four-digit date code followed by a six-digit individual serial number. G10 G10S (G10SR) G10T Serial #### Serial ### Serial ### 6601000001 6736000001 6640000001 Read more.

January 23, 2020 PCNA Recalls Power Banks Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

This recall involves the Spare Power Bank used to charge electronic devices. They have a 10,000 mAh Grade A lithium ion battery, LED indicator lights, and a flashlight. The power banks are white and are decorated with various logos. PO number 1813582 is printed on the back of the power bank. The power banks measure about 5 1/2 inches long by 2 1/2 inches wide. Read more.

August 27, 2019 Happy Plugs Recalls Wireless Headphones Due to Burn Hazard

This recall involves Happy Plugs Wireless II Bluetooth Headphones sold with an external micro-USB charging cable. The micro-USB charging cable is a black cable about 20 inches in length with a USB 2.0 port on one end and a micro-USB port on the other. The UPC is printed on the back of the product packaging in the lower right corner and the item number is printed on the bottom of the product packaging. The following headphones are included in this recall. Item # Color UPC Item # 7620 Happy Plugs Wireless II Black Gold 811613031059 Item # 7621 Happy Plugs Wireless II Black 811613031066 Item # 7622 Happy Plugs Wireless II White 811613031073 Item # 7623 Happy Plugs Wireless II Pink Gold 811613031080 Item # 7624 Happy Plugs Wireless II Matte Gold 811613031097 Item # 7625 Happy Plugs Wireless II Space Gray 811613031103 Item # 7626 Happy Plugs Wireless II White Marble 811613031110 Item # 7627 Happy Plugs Wireless II Botanica Exotica 811613031127 Item # 7629 Happy Plugs Wireless II Pink Marble 811613032056 Item # 7630 Happy Plugs Wireless II Leopard 811613032063 Read more.

July 26, 2019 Spansive Recalls Wireless Phone Chargers Due To Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)

This recall involves Spansive Source wireless multi-phone chargers capable of powering up to six phones simultaneously, four wirelessly and two more via USB ports located at the base of the charger. The recalled chargers were sold in both white and charcoal colors, each with a green label at the bottom. "Spansive" is printed on the chargers. Read more.