Tectron International Recalls USB Chargers Due to Fire Hazard

Active Recall Announced October 30, 2014 CPSC #15016

Quick answer

Tectron International Recalls USB Chargers Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #15016, announced on October 30, 2014. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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.. Affected brands: Tectron International of Vernon, Calif., AGI Fundraising, The Chip Shoppe, Evergreen Fundraising, Great American Opportunities, Paragon Promotions.

Hazard

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.

Affected products

3-in-1 USB phone charger

Recalled brands

Tectron International of Vernon, Calif., AGI Fundraising, The Chip Shoppe, Evergreen Fundraising, Great American Opportunities, Paragon Promotions

Remedy

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.

Recall date

October 30, 2014

Categories

Battery Chargers

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #15016?

CPSC recall #15016 covers Tectron International Recalls USB Chargers Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on October 30, 2014. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #15016?

The CPSC remedy for recall #15016 is 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.. 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 Tectron International Recalls USB Chargers Due to Fire Hazard 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/2015/Tectron-International-Recalls-USB-Chargers. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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