Two-Tone Power Bank Charger recall 15-030

CPSC recall 15-030, announced November 19, 2014, covers Two-Tone Power Bank Charger (about 172,000 units). When unit is being charged or being used to charge another device, it can overheat, causing a fire hazard. The notice cites 3 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the charger and contact AP Specialties for a replacement. Recall contact: call (888) 877-7221, or go to www.apspecialties.com.

What to check on the product label

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 CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.

Which products are included?

Power Bank charger is a self-contained energy source used to charge cell phones and other devices when an electrical outlet is not available. The unit is rectangular in shape and measures approximately 3.6 inches long by 1 inch high by 1 inch wide. It has a white top and the sides are either black, dark blue, lime green, light blue, orange, pink, purple, red, white or yellow. On the white top of the charger in black letters are "OUT DC5V" and "IN DC5V". Units with a period after the lettering - reading "OUT DC5V." - are not involved in this recall. The name and/or logo of the organization that gave away the charger as a promotional item appears on the side of the power bank.

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

What to look for

When sold: November 2013 through August 2014
Price paid: $8 to $11

Why it was recalled

When unit is being charged or being used to charge another device, it can overheat, causing a fire hazard.

Incidents and injuries

There are three reported incidents of the Power Bank overheating. One incident resulted in fire damage. No injuries have been reported.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the charger and contact AP Specialties for a replacement. AP Specialties will send consumer an envelope and label with instructions on how to return the power bank free of charge. Upon receipt of the power bank, AP Specialties will send the consumer a replacement product.

Remedy type: Replace

What to do now

Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
Contact the firm. Call (888) 877-7221, or go to www.apspecialties.com.
Get the remedy. This recall offers a replacement. The notice says the remedy is free.
Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.

Product and sales details

Brand: Alumni Partners dba AP Specialties
Product type: Power banks
Recall number: 15-030
Units: About 172,000
Manufactured in: China
Sold at / sales period: Power banks were given as promotional items at various meetings, trade shows and industry conventions from November 2013 to August 2014. The products sold for about $8 to $11.
Importer: Alumni Partners dba AP Specialties of San Clemente, Calif.