Tekkeon Inc. · Recalled
Tekkeon Inc. Recalls MyPower ALL Plus External Laptop Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
The battery cell can short-circuit and overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 500
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $180
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The myPower ALL Plus External Laptop Battery is a universal rechargeable battery used to power laptop computers, MP3 players, mobile phones, DVD players and other portable devices. It is black with "Tekkeon" printed on the front. The model number, MP3750, is printed on a label on the back.
The file
- Sold at
- Amazon.com and other online retailers from September 2009 through December 2009 for about $180.
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Tekkeon Inc. of Tustin, Calif.
Incident log
Tekkeon has received one report of an overheating battery that resulted in minor damage to nearby furnishings. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries and contact Tekkeon for a free replacement battery. The company is contacting all known purchasers.
For more information, contact Tekkeon toll-free at (888) 787-5888, or visit the firm's website at http://www.tekkeon.com/recall
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JUL 01 2010; last revised MAY 23 2014.
