Bluefin Recalls Wireless Phone Chargers Due to Burn Hazard

Active Recall Announced May 24, 2018 CPSC #18164

Quick answer

Bluefin Recalls Wireless Phone Chargers Due to Burn Hazard is CPSC recall #18164, announced on May 24, 2018. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves wireless smart phone chargers with model number AC16B printed on the bottom. The recalled chargers are circular and have clear edges and a white plastic center with black trim. They measure about 3.9" in diameter and 0.4" tall . A black USB cable is included with the chargers. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chargers and contact bluefin for a full refund.. Affected brands: Bluefin International, Distributed as a free promotional item to attendees at the FICO World tradeshow in Miami Beach, Florida and other events and the ad specialty channel in April 2018..

Hazard

This recall involves wireless smart phone chargers with model number AC16B printed on the bottom. The recalled chargers are circular and have clear edges and a white plastic center with black trim. They measure about 3.9" in diameter and 0.4" tall . A black USB cable is included with the chargers.

Affected products

Wireless phone chargers

Recalled brands

Bluefin International, Distributed as a free promotional item to attendees at the FICO World tradeshow in Miami Beach, Florida and other events and the ad specialty channel in April 2018.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chargers and contact Bluefin for a full refund.

Recall date

May 24, 2018

Categories

Wireless phone chargers

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #18164?

CPSC recall #18164 covers Bluefin Recalls Wireless Phone Chargers Due to Burn Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on May 24, 2018. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves wireless smart phone chargers with model number AC16B printed on the bottom. The recalled chargers are circular and have clear edges and a white plastic center with black trim. They measure about 3.9" in diameter and 0.4" tall . A black USB cable is included with the chargers.

What is the remedy for recall #18164?

The CPSC remedy for recall #18164 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chargers and contact bluefin 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 Bluefin Recalls Wireless Phone Chargers Due to Burn 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/2018/Bluefin-Recalls-Wireless-Phone-Chargers-Due-to-Burn-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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