Kikkerland Wireless Charger Bedside Pockets recall: Fire and Burn Hazard
Kikkerland Recalls Wireless Charger Bedside Pockets Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
Why was Kikkerland Wireless Charger Bedside Pockets recalled?
The wireless charger bedside pockets can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled charger pockets and contact Kikkerland for instructions on how to receive a full refund. Contact: Kikkerland at 800-766-8523 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at www.kikkerland.com and click on “Recalls” 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
- Wireless charger bedside pockets
- Company
- Ningbo Hongrui Imp. & Exp. CP. Ltd., of China, Kikkerland Design Inc, of New York
- Quantity
- About 3,600
- Sold at
- Annie's Blue Ribbon, Kowalski's, SF MOMA, Therapy stores and other stores nationwide from March 2018 through August 2018 for about $35.
- Recall date
- October 18, 2018
- Incidents / injuries
- Kikkerland has received three reports of smoke coming from the charger pockets. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves Kikkerland's wireless charger bedside pockets used for recharging mobile phones and devices. The recalled chargers have a wireless charging pocket in which a mobile phone or other electronic device is placed. The recalled charger pockets have the configuration of an expanding v-shaped file folder with a single pocket and a rigid flap that is pivotally attached on one side. The pocket is typically placed between the mattress and the bed frame. They are made of a dark gray felt material and were sold with a power cord. In operation, the cord is plugged into an electronic outlet and the mobile phone is placed into the pocket for recharging.