Charging Stations Recalled by LocknCharge Technologies Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

Active Recall Announced January 27, 2016 CPSC #16083

Quick answer

Charging Stations Recalled by LocknCharge Technologies Due to Electrical Shock Hazard is CPSC recall #16083, announced on January 27, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves LocknCharge iQ10 charging stations that allow users to charge and store multiple tablet computers. The charging stations are metal cubes about 16 inches tall x about 16 inches wide x about 12 ½ inches long and have two doors on the front. The cube has white sides with black doors and either a black or white top cover. The LocknCharge logo is on the sides of the cube. The charging stations came with a blue basket and a green basket with dividers that hold the devices to be charged. The baskets have a white handle with the LocknCharge logo on each side. The charging stations have two USB charging hubs under the top cover. Recalled charging stations have charging hubs with no batch code or that have batch codes that begin with 14L, 15B or 15C. The batch code is on the bottom of the charging hub under a silver data label. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled charging stations and contact lockncharge technologies for a free replacement charging hub and instructions for replacing the charging hub.. Affected brand: LocknCharge Technologies LLC.

Hazard

This recall involves LocknCharge iQ10 charging stations that allow users to charge and store multiple tablet computers. The charging stations are metal cubes about 16 inches tall x about 16 inches wide x about 12 ½ inches long and have two doors on the front. The cube has white sides with black doors and either a black or white top cover. The LocknCharge logo is on the sides of the cube. The charging stations came with a blue basket and a green basket with dividers that hold the devices to be charged. The baskets have a white handle with the LocknCharge logo on each side. The charging stations have two USB charging hubs under the top cover. Recalled charging stations have charging hubs with no batch code or that have batch codes that begin with 14L, 15B or 15C. The batch code is on the bottom of the charging hub under a silver data label.

Affected products

Charging stations

Recalled brands

LocknCharge Technologies LLC

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled charging stations and contact LocknCharge Technologies for a free replacement charging hub and instructions for replacing the charging hub.

Recall date

January 27, 2016

Categories

Battery Chargers

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #16083?

CPSC recall #16083 covers Charging Stations Recalled by LocknCharge Technologies Due to Electrical Shock Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on January 27, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves LocknCharge iQ10 charging stations that allow users to charge and store multiple tablet computers. The charging stations are metal cubes about 16 inches tall x about 16 inches wide x about 12 ½ inches long and have two doors on the front. The cube has white sides with black doors and either a black or white top cover. The LocknCharge logo is on the sides of the cube. The charging stations came with a blue basket and a green basket with dividers that hold the devices to be charged. The baskets have a white handle with the LocknCharge logo on each side. The charging stations have two USB charging hubs under the top cover. Recalled charging stations have charging hubs with no batch code or that have batch codes that begin with 14L, 15B or 15C. The batch code is on the bottom of the charging hub under a silver data label.

What is the remedy for recall #16083?

The CPSC remedy for recall #16083 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled charging stations and contact lockncharge technologies for a free replacement charging hub and instructions for replacing the charging hub.. 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 Charging Stations Recalled by LocknCharge Technologies Due to Electrical Shock 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/Charging-Stations-Recalled-by-LocknCharge-Technologies. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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