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PNY Recalls Portable Lithium Polymer Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled November 12, 2015 · CPSC recall 16032 · PNY

Hazard

Batteries can overheat and vent flames, posing fire and burn hazards.

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 56,000 (in addition, about 800 sold in Canada)

Incidents / injuries

PNY has received one report of venting with flames. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves portable lithium polymer battery packs with model number T10400 that are used to charge USB-enabled smartphones, tablets and other USB-powered devices. The batteries are black or gray hand-held devices, 4 inches x 2.75 inches x 0.75 inches, with two USB outputs and four blue LED lights. PNY is laser-printed along the bottom on the front of the battery.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries and contact PNY for a free replacement rechargeable battery.

Contact

PNY Technologies toll-free at 888-316-1194 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, online at www.pny.com and click on "Product Recall" under the "Support" menu at the bottom of the page, or email [email protected] for more information.

Product

Portable Lithium Polymer Battery Packs

Imported by

PNY Technologies, Inc., of Parsippany, N.J.

Distributed by

PNY Technologies, Inc., of Parsippany, N.J.

Retailers

Best Buy, Office Depot, Office Max and other retail stores nationwide and online at amazon.com and frys.com from January 2014 through August 2015 for about $50.

Made in

China

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