Daniel M. Friedman & Associates · Recalled
Rechargeable Power Banks Recalled by Daniel M. Friedman & Associates Due to Fire Hazard
The power banks can overheat, posing a fire hazard
- Units
- About 170,500 (In addition, 6,900 were sold in Canada)
- Reports
- 3
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $25
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
This recall involves Universal Rechargeable Power Banks for use with smart phones and tablets. The recalled chargers came in a variety of colors and shapes, including a unicorn head, a cat with sunglasses, and a rainbow between two clouds.
The file
- Sold at
- Burlington, Kohl's, Ross and other stores nationwide from November 2016 through January 2019 for about $25.
- Product type
- Not stated
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Daniel M. Friedman & Associates, a division of Steven Madden, Ltd. of Long Island City, N.Y., Yiwu City Fuman Leather & Accessories Co., Ltd., of China
Incident log
The firm has received three reports of the charger overheating including one report of a house fire causing up to $150,000 in property damage. No injuries reported received.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power banks and contact Daniel M. Friedman & Associates to arrange to return the product for a full refund.
Daniel M. Friedman toll-free at 855-706-6500 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, e-mail at info@betseyjohnson.com or online at https://betseyjohnson.com and click on the “Voluntary Recall” button 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.
