Popkiller · Recalled
Popkiller Recalls USB Chargers, Adapters and Cables Due to Fire and Electric Shock Hazards
Improperly mounted plug blades, and inadequate electronic circuitry create a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 2,500
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $4–$6
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Popkiller retail locations in Los Angeles and Costa Mesa, California, from June 2013 through April 2014 for about $4.50 to $6.50.
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Shenzhen Qiwei Electronic Co., Ltd., Guangdong, China
Incident log
None reported
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the phone accessories and return the product to a store where sold or send to Popkiller Headquarters for a full merchandise credit.
Popkiller toll-free at (888) 345-0724 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at http://www.popkiller.us and click on "About Us" located at the bottom of the home page, then click "Important Recall Notice" for more information.
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 17 2014; last revised JAN 09 2015.
