Tectron International USB Chargers recall: Fire Hazard
Tectron International Recalls USB Chargers Due to Fire Hazard
Why was Tectron International USB Chargers recalled?
The charger can overheat while in use, posing a fire hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
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
- 3-in-1 USB phone charger
- Company
- Tectron International of Vernon, Calif., AGI Fundraising, The Chip Shoppe, Evergreen Fundraising, Great American Opportunities, Paragon Promotions
- Quantity
- About 55,000
- Sold at
- Distributors for school fundraisers from July 2014 to August 2014 for about $3.50.
- Recall date
- October 30, 2014
- Incidents / injuries
- Two incidents reported the USB charger melting. No injuries or property damage were reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.