CPSC recall 15-016, announced October 30, 2014, covers Tectron International 3-in-1 USB phone charger (about 55,000 units). The charger can overheat while in use, posing a fire hazard. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the charger and contact Tectron International to request a mailing label to return the merchandise. Recall contact: call (844) 582-3152, or go to www.tectronint.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.
Affected model numbers
USB29B is printed on label on the outside of the pouch.
Which products are included?
The 3-in-1 USB charging cable is used to charge iPhone4S/4G/3GS/3G, iPhone5, iPad mini/iPad4 and android phones. The 10-foot white cord has a USB plug on one end. The other end has 3 plugs: 30-pin plug for the iPad First Generation and iPhone 4S and earlier models; Lightning plug for the iPhone5 and later models and the iPad 2 and later models; and mini USB plug. The cable comes in a transparent sealed pouch. Item NO. USB29B is printed on label on the outside of the pouch.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- One listed. Yours must match it exactly.
- Also in the notice
- Item or SKU numbers. Compare these as well.
- Where to look
label on the outside of the pouch
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- July 2014 through August 2014
- Price paid
- $3.50
Why it was recalled
The charger can overheat while in use, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Two incidents reported the USB charger melting. No injuries or property damage were reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the charger and contact Tectron International to request a mailing label to return the merchandise. Mailing labels will be emailed to customers.
What to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the one listed in this recall, then check the item or SKU numbers the notice lists.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (844) 582-3152, or go to www.tectronint.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
- Tectron International
- Product type
- Battery chargers
- Recall number
- 15-016
- Units
- About 55,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Distributors for school fundraisers from July 2014 to August 2014 for about $3.50.
- Importer
- Tectron International of Vernon, Calif.
- Distributor
- AGI Fundraising, The Chip Shoppe, Evergreen Fundraising, Great American Opportunities, Paragon Promotions
3-in-1 USB phone charger
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
- 55,000 units: the 45th-largest of 114 battery charger recalls that state a unit count. The median is 27,400 units.
- Hazard
- Fire: named in 92 of 124 battery charger recalls, the most common hazard among them.
- Remedy
- Refund: offered in 16 of 124 battery charger recalls. The most common is replacement (25).
- Time on sale
- 2 months. Recalled 2 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Tectron International toll free at (844) 582-3152 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.tectronint.com and click on Recall for more information.
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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