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Gemini Recalls Power Adaptor/Chargers Due to Burn Hazard

Recalled July 10, 2014 · CPSC recall 14228 · Gemini

Gemini USB A/C Power Adaptor/Charger Label

Hazard

The adaptors can overheat, posing a burn hazard.

Remedy

Dispose

Units

About 31,000

Incidents / injuries

The firm has received one report of a consumer who was burned on their hand.

Description

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled adaptors/chargers and throw them away.

Contact

Gemini toll-free at (877) 230- 4986 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.geminimanufacturing.net and click on the “Safety Notice” link for more information.

Product

Power adaptor/chargers (promotional giveaway)

Distributed by

Gemini Manufacturing Inc., of Gaffney, S.C.

Retailers

The recalled adaptors/chargers were distributed free as a promotional giveaway at trade shows nationwide from October 2013 to April 2014.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →