Brunton Outdoors Recalls Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard

Active Recall Announced April 19, 2016 CPSC #16148

Quick answer

Brunton Outdoors Recalls Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #16148, announced on April 19, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Brunton's Impel and Impel 2 rechargeable, portable battery packs that are used to charge cell phones, tablets, laptops and other devices. The Impel battery came in a rubberized shell in dark gray with orange or blue and the Impel 2 in light gray with black trim. The battery packs can be plugged into an A/C wall outlet, a 12 volt car charger or an attachable solar panel for recharging. They measure about 7.5 inches long by 7 inches wide by 1 inch thick. The lithium ion polymer battery packs have 16, and 19 volt outputs and a USB port. The Impel model also has a 12 volt output. Brunton is embossed on the top of the battery pack, along with the power button and five LED lights. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power packs and contact brunton for instructions on how to return the product for a full refund.. Affected brand: Brunton Outdoor Inc..

Hazard

This recall involves Brunton's Impel and Impel 2 rechargeable, portable battery packs that are used to charge cell phones, tablets, laptops and other devices. The Impel battery came in a rubberized shell in dark gray with orange or blue and the Impel 2 in light gray with black trim. The battery packs can be plugged into an A/C wall outlet, a 12 volt car charger or an attachable solar panel for recharging. They measure about 7.5 inches long by 7 inches wide by 1 inch thick. The lithium ion polymer battery packs have 16, and 19 volt outputs and a USB port. The Impel model also has a 12 volt output. Brunton is embossed on the top of the battery pack, along with the power button and five LED lights.

Affected products

Rechargeable battery packs

Recalled brands

Brunton Outdoor Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power packs and contact Brunton for instructions on how to return the product for a full refund.

Recall date

April 19, 2016

Categories

Batteries and Chargers

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #16148?

CPSC recall #16148 covers Brunton Outdoors Recalls Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on April 19, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Brunton's Impel and Impel 2 rechargeable, portable battery packs that are used to charge cell phones, tablets, laptops and other devices. The Impel battery came in a rubberized shell in dark gray with orange or blue and the Impel 2 in light gray with black trim. The battery packs can be plugged into an A/C wall outlet, a 12 volt car charger or an attachable solar panel for recharging. They measure about 7.5 inches long by 7 inches wide by 1 inch thick. The lithium ion polymer battery packs have 16, and 19 volt outputs and a USB port. The Impel model also has a 12 volt output. Brunton is embossed on the top of the battery pack, along with the power button and five LED lights.

What is the remedy for recall #16148?

The CPSC remedy for recall #16148 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power packs and contact brunton for instructions on how to return the product for a full refund.. 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 Brunton Outdoors Recalls 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/Brunton-Outdoors-Recalls-Battery-Packs. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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