CPSCMarch 26, 2019

Rechargeable Power Banks Recalled by Daniel M. Friedman

Rechargeable Power Banks Recalled by Daniel M. Friedman & Associates Due to Fire Hazard

Why was Rechargeable Power Banks Recalled by Daniel M. Friedman recalled?

The power banks can overheat, posing a fire hazard

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power banks and contact Daniel M. Friedman & Associates to arrange to return the product for a full refund. Contact: Daniel M. Friedman toll-free at 855-706-6500 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, e-mail at [email protected] or online at https://betseyjohnson.com and click on the “Voluntary Recall” button 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
Universal rechargeable power banks
Company
Yiwu City Fuman Leather & Accessories Co., Ltd., of China, Daniel M. Friedman & Associates, a division of Steven Madden, Ltd. of Long Island City, N.Y.
Quantity
About 170,500 (In addition, 6,900 were sold in Canada)
Sold at
Burlington, Kohl's, Ross and other stores nationwide from November 2016 through January 2019 for about $25.
Recall date
March 26, 2019
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received three reports of the charger overheating including one report of a house fire causing up to $150,000 in property damage. No injuries reported received.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves Universal Rechargeable Power Banks for use with smart phones and tablets. The recalled chargers came in a variety of colors and shapes, including a unicorn head, a cat with sunglasses, and a rainbow between two clouds.

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