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Rechargeable Power Banks Recalled by Daniel M. Friedman & Associates Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled March 26, 2019 · CPSC recall 19090 · Rechargeable

Hazard

The power banks can overheat, posing a fire hazard

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 170,500 (In addition, 6,900 were sold in Canada)

Incidents / injuries

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.

Description

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.

What 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.

Contact

Daniel M. Friedman toll-free at 855-706-6500 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, e-mail at [email protected] or online at https://betseyjohnson.com and click on the “Voluntary Recall” button for more information.

Product

Universal rechargeable power banks

Manufacturer(s)

Yiwu City Fuman Leather & Accessories Co., Ltd., of China

Imported by

Daniel M. Friedman & Associates, a division of Steven Madden, Ltd. of Long Island City, N.Y.

Retailers

Burlington, Kohl's, Ross and other stores nationwide from November 2016 through January 2019 for about $25.

Made in

China

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