CPSCJuly 1, 2010

Tekkeon Inc. MyPower ALL Plus External Laptop Batteries recall: Fire Hazard

Tekkeon Inc. Recalls MyPower ALL Plus External Laptop Batteries Due to Fire Hazard

Why was Tekkeon Inc. MyPower ALL Plus External Laptop Batteries recalled?

The battery cell can short-circuit and overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries and contact Tekkeon for a free replacement battery. The company is contacting all known purchasers. Contact: For more information, contact Tekkeon toll-free at (888) 787-5888, or visit the firm's website at http://www.tekkeon.com/recall

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
External laptop battery
Company
Tekkeon Inc. of Tustin, Calif.
Quantity
About 500
Sold at
Amazon.com and other online retailers from September 2009 through December 2009 for about $180.
Recall date
July 1, 2010
Incidents / injuries
Tekkeon has received one report of an overheating battery that resulted in minor damage to nearby furnishings. No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The myPower ALL Plus External Laptop Battery is a universal rechargeable battery used to power laptop computers, MP3 players, mobile phones, DVD players and other portable devices. It is black with "Tekkeon" printed on the front. The model number, MP3750, is printed on a label on the back.

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