CPSC recall 13-007, announced October 10, 2012, covers Atomi Sharper Image USB wall chargers (about 80,000 units). The chargers can overheat and smoke, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. The notice cites 13 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wall chargers and contact Atomi for instructions on returning the chargers for a full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 790-1440, or email info@atominy.com.
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Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The model number is printed on bottom of the charger.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Sharper Image USB wall chargers with model numbers "TSI202" and "TSI260." The wall chargers are used to recharge electronic devices through a USB connection including MP3 players and other devices. The chargers are black plastic and measure about 2 ½ inches high by 1 ½ inches wide. "The Sharper Image" is printed on the top. The model number is printed on bottom of the charger.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- 2 listed, all starting with
TSI2. Yours must match one exactly. - When sold
- October 2011 through September 2012
- Where sold
- T.J. Maxx, among the sellers the notice names
- Price paid
- $8 to $13
Why it was recalled
The chargers can overheat and smoke, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Atomi has received 13 reports of the chargers overheating, smoking and acrid smells. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wall chargers and contact Atomi for instructions on returning the chargers for a full refund.
What to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the 2 listed in this recall.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (800) 790-1440, or email info@atominy.com.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a refund.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Atomi
- Product type
- Battery chargers
- Recall number
- 13-007
- Units
- About 80,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Burlington Coat Factory, Tuesday Morning and TJ Maxx stores and on various websites from October 2011 through September 2012 for between $8 and $13.
- Importer
- Atomi, of New York, N.Y.
Sharper Image USB wall chargers
CPSC product type: Battery Chargers
This recall in context
Compared with the 124 battery charger recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 80,000 units: the 38th-largest of 114 battery charger recalls that state a unit count. The median is 27,400 units.
- Hazards
- Fire: named in 92 of 124 battery charger recalls, the most common hazard among them. Burn: named in 47 of 124 battery charger recalls.
- Remedy
- Refund: offered in 16 of 124 battery charger recalls. The most common is replacement (25).
- Time on sale
- 12 months. Recalled 1 month after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Atomi; Phone (800) 790-1440, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email info@atominy.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
Know someone who has one?
Recalls only work when owners hear about them. Send this notice to family or friends who might own the same product.
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