Recall #14-233 · Published July 17, 2014
USB car charger adapters, power adapters and 8-pin charger cables
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Affected model numbers
8-PINThe car charger has model number HHT-001 located on the flat side of the charger below the USB port.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Popkiller mini USB car charger power adapters, universal USB power adapters and 8-pin USB data sync charging cables. The car charger has model number HHT-001 located on the flat side of the charger below the USB port. The charger measures 2 inches tall and 1 inch in diameter at its widest point. The Universal USB Power adapter has model number A1265 printed directly above the plug blades on the grey surface. The adapter measures 1.5 inches at its longest point and 1 inch wide. There is no model number printed on the 8-pin USB charging cables. All of the recalled products are sold separately and come in the colors red, orange, green, blue, purple and pink.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Improperly mounted plug blades, and inadequate electronic circuitry create a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the phone accessories and return the product to a store where sold or send to Popkiller Headquarters for a full merchandise credit.
- Brand
- Shenzhen Qiwei Electronic Co., Ltd., Guangdong, China
- Recall published
- July 17, 2014
- Category
- Home Electronics
- Units
- About 2,500
- Sold at / sales period
- Popkiller retail locations in Los Angeles and Costa Mesa, California, from June 2013 through April 2014 for about $4.50 to $6.50.