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Tectron International Recalls USB Chargers Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled October 30, 2014 · CPSC recall 15016 · Tectron

Hazard

The charger can overheat while in use, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 55,000

Incidents / injuries

Two incidents reported the USB charger melting. No injuries or property damage were reported.

Description

The 3-in-1 USB charging cable is used to charge iPhone4S/4G/3GS/3G, iPhone5, iPad mini/iPad4 and android phones. The 10-foot white cord has a USB plug on one end. The other end has 3 plugs: 30-pin plug for the iPad First Generation and iPhone 4S and earlier models; Lightning plug for the iPhone5 and later models and the iPad 2 and later models; and mini USB plug. The cable comes in a transparent sealed pouch. Item NO. USB29B is printed on label on the outside of the pouch.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the charger and contact Tectron International to request a mailing label to return the merchandise. Mailing labels will be emailed to customers.

Contact

Tectron International toll free at (844) 582-3152 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.tectronint.com and click on Recall for more information.

Product

3-in-1 USB phone charger

Imported by

Tectron International of Vernon, Calif.

Distributed by

AGI Fundraising · The Chip Shoppe · Evergreen Fundraising · Great American Opportunities · Paragon Promotions

Retailers

Distributors for school fundraisers from July 2014 to August 2014 for about $3.50.

Made in

China

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