Popkiller Recalls USB Chargers, Adapters and Cables Due to Fire and Electric Shock Hazards

Active Recall Announced July 17, 2014 CPSC #14233

Quick answer

Popkiller Recalls USB Chargers, Adapters and Cables Due to Fire and Electric Shock Hazards is CPSC recall #14233, announced on July 17, 2014. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Popkiller mini USB car charger power adapters, universal USB power adapters and 8-pin USB data sync charging cables. The car charger has model number HHT-001 located on the flat side of the charger below the USB port. The charger measures 2 inches tall and 1 inch in diameter at its widest point. The Universal USB Power adapter has model number A1265 printed directly above the plug blades on the grey surface. The adapter measures 1.5 inches at its longest point and 1 inch wide. There is no model number printed on the 8-pin USB charging cables. All of the recalled products are sold separately and come in the colors red, orange, green, blue, purple and pink. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the phone accessories and return the product to a store where sold or send to popkiller headquarters for a full merchandise credit.. Affected brand: Shenzhen Qiwei Electronic Co., Ltd., Guangdong, China.

Hazard

This recall involves Popkiller mini USB car charger power adapters, universal USB power adapters and 8-pin USB data sync charging cables. The car charger has model number HHT-001 located on the flat side of the charger below the USB port. The charger measures 2 inches tall and 1 inch in diameter at its widest point. The Universal USB Power adapter has model number A1265 printed directly above the plug blades on the grey surface. The adapter measures 1.5 inches at its longest point and 1 inch wide. There is no model number printed on the 8-pin USB charging cables. All of the recalled products are sold separately and come in the colors red, orange, green, blue, purple and pink.

Affected products

USB car charger adapters, power adapters and 8-pin charger cables

Recalled brands

Shenzhen Qiwei Electronic Co., Ltd., Guangdong, China

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the phone accessories and return the product to a store where sold or send to Popkiller Headquarters for a full merchandise credit.

Recall date

July 17, 2014

Categories

Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #14233?

CPSC recall #14233 covers Popkiller Recalls USB Chargers, Adapters and Cables Due to Fire and Electric Shock Hazards, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on July 17, 2014. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Popkiller mini USB car charger power adapters, universal USB power adapters and 8-pin USB data sync charging cables. The car charger has model number HHT-001 located on the flat side of the charger below the USB port. The charger measures 2 inches tall and 1 inch in diameter at its widest point. The Universal USB Power adapter has model number A1265 printed directly above the plug blades on the grey surface. The adapter measures 1.5 inches at its longest point and 1 inch wide. There is no model number printed on the 8-pin USB charging cables. All of the recalled products are sold separately and come in the colors red, orange, green, blue, purple and pink.

What is the remedy for recall #14233?

The CPSC remedy for recall #14233 is consumers should immediately stop using the phone accessories and return the product to a store where sold or send to popkiller headquarters for a full merchandise credit.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Popkiller Recalls USB Chargers, Adapters and Cables Due to Fire and Electric Shock Hazards on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Popkiller-Recalls-USB-Chargers-Adapters-and-Cables. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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