Gemini Power Adaptor/Chargers recall: Burn Hazard
Gemini Recalls Power Adaptor/Chargers Due to Burn Hazard
Why was Gemini Power Adaptor/Chargers recalled?
The adaptors can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
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
- Power adaptor/chargers (promotional giveaway)
- Company
- Gemini Manufacturing Inc., of Gaffney, S.C.
- Quantity
- About 31,000
- Sold at
- The recalled adaptors/chargers were distributed free as a promotional giveaway at trade shows nationwide from October 2013 to April 2014.
- Recall date
- July 10, 2014
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received one report of a consumer who was burned on their hand.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.