PNY Recalls Portable Lithium Polymer Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard

Active Recall Announced November 12, 2015 CPSC #16032

Quick answer

PNY Recalls Portable Lithium Polymer Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #16032, announced on November 12, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves portable lithium polymer battery packs with model number T10400 that are used to charge USB-enabled smartphones, tablets and other USB-powered devices. The batteries are black or gray hand-held devices, 4 inches x 2.75 inches x 0.75 inches, with two USB outputs and four blue LED lights. PNY is laser-printed along the bottom on the front of the battery. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries and contact pny for a free replacement rechargeable battery.. Affected brand: PNY Technologies, Inc..

Hazard

This recall involves portable lithium polymer battery packs with model number T10400 that are used to charge USB-enabled smartphones, tablets and other USB-powered devices. The batteries are black or gray hand-held devices, 4 inches x 2.75 inches x 0.75 inches, with two USB outputs and four blue LED lights. PNY is laser-printed along the bottom on the front of the battery.

Affected products

Portable Lithium Polymer Battery Packs

Recalled brands

PNY Technologies, Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries and contact PNY for a free replacement rechargeable battery.

Recall date

November 12, 2015

Categories

Battery Chargers

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #16032?

CPSC recall #16032 covers PNY Recalls Portable Lithium Polymer Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on November 12, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves portable lithium polymer battery packs with model number T10400 that are used to charge USB-enabled smartphones, tablets and other USB-powered devices. The batteries are black or gray hand-held devices, 4 inches x 2.75 inches x 0.75 inches, with two USB outputs and four blue LED lights. PNY is laser-printed along the bottom on the front of the battery.

What is the remedy for recall #16032?

The CPSC remedy for recall #16032 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries and contact pny for a free replacement rechargeable battery.. 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 PNY Recalls Portable Lithium Polymer Battery Packs 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/2016/PNY-Recalls-Portable-Lithium-Polymer-Battery-Packs. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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