Recalls: Electronics

November 19, 2014 AP Specialties Recalls Power Bank Chargers

Power Bank charger is a self-contained energy source used to charge cell phones and other devices when an electrical outlet is not available. The unit is rectangular in shape and measures approximately 3.6 inches long by 1 inch high by 1 inch wide. It has a white top and the sides are either black, dark blue, lime green, light blue, orange, pink, purple, red, white or yellow. On the white top of the charger in black letters are "OUT DC5V" and "IN DC5V". Units with a period after the lettering - reading "OUT DC5V." - are not involved in this recall. The name and/or logo of the organization that gave away the charger as a promotional item appears on the side of the power bank. Read more.


November 19, 2014 Olympus Recalls Digital Audio Recorders Due to Burn Hazard

This recall involves Olympus digital audio recorders with model number DS-5500. The recorders are black, measure about 4.5 inches tall by 1.9 inches wide by .67 inches thick. "Olympus" and "Digital Voice Recorder DS-5500" are printed on the front of the recorder. The recorder has three smart buttons, slide switches, edit functions, 2 GB of memory, an external SD card slot and a 1.7-inch LCD display on the front. Read more.


October 30, 2014 Tectron International Recalls USB Chargers Due to Fire Hazard

The 3-in-1 USB charging cable is used to charge iPhone4S/4G/3GS/3G, iPhone5, iPad mini/iPad4 and android phones. The 10-foot white cord has a USB plug on one end. The other end has 3 plugs: 30-pin plug for the iPad First Generation and iPhone 4S and earlier models; Lightning plug for the iPhone5 and later models and the iPad 2 and later models; and mini USB plug. The cable comes in a transparent sealed pouch. Item NO. USB29B is printed on label on the outside of the pouch. Read more.


September 4, 2014 AmTRAN Video Recalls to Repair 42-Inch JVC Flat Panel Televisions Due to Risk of Tip Over

This recall involves JVC 42-inch, Emerald Series Full HD 1080P LED flat panel televisions, model EM42FTR and serial number beginning with "T". The flat panel televisions are black with "JVC" printed in the lower center of the television front. Model and serial numbers are located on the bottom left on the back of the television. Read more.


August 26, 2014 Hewlett-Packard Recalls Notebook Computer AC Power Cords Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

This recall involves Hewlett-Packard's LS-15 AC power cord. The power cords were distributed with HP and Compaq notebook and mini notebook computers and with AC adapter-powered accessories such as docking stations. The power cords are black in color and have an "LS-15" molded mark on the AC adapter end of the power cord. Read more.


August 6, 2014 VIZIO Recalls to Repair 39- and 42-Inch E-Series Flat Panel Televisions Due to Risk of Tip Over

This recall involves Vizio E-series 39- and 42-inch Full-Array LED flat panel televisions. The flat panel televisions are black with "VIZIO" printed in the lower right corner of the television front and the VIZIO logo in the center of the back. The following model and serial numbers are included in the recall: Size Model Serial Number 39 Inch Model No. E390-B0 LAE 8PSBP 4600517 to LAE 8PSBP 4701297 LAE APSBP 400001 to LAE APSBP 4501376 LAQ 8PSBP 5000001 to LAQ 8PSBQ 0804968 LAQ APSBP 4400181 to LAQ APSBQ 2201656 LAT 8PSBP 4801682 to LAT 8PSBP 5008235 LAT APSBP 4800026 to LAT APSBQ 1701656 LAU 8PSBP 4600301 to LAU 8PSBP 5100030 LAU APSBP 4400001 to LAU APSBQ 1100020 Smart TV Model No. E390i-B0 LAE 8PSAP 4600217 to LAE 8PSAP 4800364 LAE APSAP 4300237 to LAE APSAP 4401296 LAQ 8PSAQ 1500001 to LAQ 8PSAQ 1505973 LAQ APSAP 4401657 to LAQ APSAQ 2401656 LAT APSAQ 0300001 to LAT APSAQ 1701656 LAU 8PSAP 4600001 to LAU 8PSAP 4600216 LAU APSAP 4300001 to LAU APSAP 4300216 42 Inch Smart TV Model No. E420i-B0 LAQ APTAP 5200001 to LAQ APTAQ 2107039 LAU APTAP 5000001 to LAU APTAQ 2408327 Model and serial numbers are printed on a label on the back of the television. Read more.


July 17, 2014 Popkiller Recalls USB Chargers, Adapters and Cables Due to Fire and Electric Shock Hazards

This recall involves Popkiller mini USB car charger power adapters, universal USB power adapters and 8-pin USB data sync charging cables. The car charger has model number HHT-001 located on the flat side of the charger below the USB port. The charger measures 2 inches tall and 1 inch in diameter at its widest point. The Universal USB Power adapter has model number A1265 printed directly above the plug blades on the grey surface. The adapter measures 1.5 inches at its longest point and 1 inch wide. There is no model number printed on the 8-pin USB charging cables. All of the recalled products are sold separately and come in the colors red, orange, green, blue, purple and pink. Read more.


July 10, 2014 Gemini Recalls Power Adaptor/Chargers Due to Burn Hazard

The recalled adaptor/chargers are used to charge cell phones and other electronic products and have model number ADCP3-1000 imprinted on the plug side of the adaptor. They are plastic cubes about 1" to 1 ¼" on one side with two prongs for plugging into an electrical outlet and a USB port on the other. Recalled chargers come in five different colors: black, blue, green, red and white. Read more.


July 10, 2014 Lifeguard Press Recalls Charging Kits Due to Fire, Shock Hazards

This recall involves seven models of charging kits with universal serial bus (USB) connectors that are used to recharge Apple iPhone, iPad and iPod devices. The recalled kits were sold under the Ban.do, Jonathan Adler and Lilly Pulitzer brand names and contained a wall charger, a 12 to 24-volt car charger, a 30-pin USB cord and a Lightning port adapter. The wall chargers are plastic cubes about 1 ¼ inches long, 1 inch wide and ½ inch tall with two metal prongs for plugging into an electrical outlet on one end and a USB port on the opposite end. Ban.do wall chargers came in the colors yellow and black and white stripe. Jonathan Adler wall chargers came in multicolor and blue and white patterns. Lilly Pulitzer wall chargers came in multicolor floral patterns. The following charging kits are being recalled: Brand Name Model Name/Design Item Number Ban.do Power Trip Frills 14150111 Power Trip Mermaid/Blush Stripe 14150118 Jonathan Adler Architectural Borders 140250 Hudson 140252 Lilly Pulitzer Beach Rose 143501 Mai Tai 78602 Trippin and Sippin 143504 Brand names are on the top front of the packaging and on the Lightning port adapters. Model names are on the bottom front of the packaging. Item numbers are on the back of the package in the bottom right corner. Read more.


July 1, 2014 Sony Recalls VAIO Flip PC Laptops Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

This recall includes Sony's VAIO Flip PC laptops with model number (product name) SVF11N13CXS. The computers were sold in three colors silver, black and pink. They have a Panasonic-manufactured lithium-ion battery and a folding touch screen that measures about 11.6 inches diagonally and a backlit keyboard. The VAIO logo is etched on the outer top of the computer, near the hinge. The model and serial numbers are printed on a black label with white lettering on the underside of the screen. To locate the label, consumers should open the computer, move the switch from the lock to the release position and flip the display. Read more.