CPSC recall 18-729, announced March 15, 2018, covers Shenzhen Olive Technology Combination battery chargers and hand warmers (about 12,700 units). The chargers can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled combination battery charger and hand warmer and contact Beanworthy for a free replacement product. Recall contact: call 877-405-4998.
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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 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?
This recall involves Human Creations EnergyFlux and EnergyFlux Slim model battery chargers and hand warmers. They are used to recharge cell phones, tablets and other electronic devices with a USB port. They were sold in eight colors: black, gray, pink, red, orange, green, blue and white. "Human Creations EnergyFlux 4400 mAh" or "Human Creations EnergyFlux Slim 4400 mAh" are printed on the side of the chargers/handwarmers. EnergyFlux 4400mAh measures about 3.5 by 2.3 by 0.97 inches and EnergyFlux Slim 4400mAh measures about 4.2 by 1.7 by 1 inches.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- When sold
- October 2015 through February 2016
- Where sold
- Amazon, among the sellers the notice names
- Price paid
- $30
Why it was recalled
The chargers can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received two reports of the recalled battery charger and hand warmer overheating and catching on fire. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled combination battery charger and hand warmer and contact Beanworthy for a free replacement product. Beanworthy is contacting purchasers directly.
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 877-405-4998.
- 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.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Shenzhen Olive Technology
- Manufacturer
- Shenzhen Olive Technology Co. LTD, of China
- Product type
- Battery chargers
- Recall number
- 18-729
- Units
- About 12,700
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Online at Amazon.com from October 2015 through February 2016 for about $30.
- Importer
- Beanworthy LLC, of Newark, Del.
This recall in context
Compared with the 124 battery charger recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 12,700 units: the 70th-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
- Replacement: offered in 25 of 124 battery charger recalls, the most common remedy.
- Time on sale
- 5 months. Recalled 25 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Beanworthy online at efr.beanworthy.com or toll-free at 877-405-4998 any time for more information.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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