CPSC recall 19-090, announced March 26, 2019, covers Universal rechargeable power banks (about 170,500 units). The power banks can overheat, posing a fire hazard. The notice cites 3 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power banks and contact Daniel M. Recall contact: call 855-706-6500, go to betseyjohnson.com, or email info@betseyjohnson.com.
Advertisements
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 Universal Rechargeable Power Banks for use with smart phones and tablets. The recalled chargers came in a variety of colors and shapes, including a unicorn head, a cat with sunglasses, and a rainbow between two clouds.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- When sold
- November 2016 through January 2019
- Where sold
- Kohl's, among the sellers the notice names
- Price paid
- $25
Why it was recalled
The power banks can overheat, posing a fire hazard
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received three reports of the charger overheating including one report of a house fire causing up to $150,000 in property damage. No injuries reported received.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power banks and contact Daniel M. Friedman & Associates to arrange to return the product for a full refund.
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 855-706-6500, go to betseyjohnson.com, or email info@betseyjohnson.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.
Advertisements
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Yiwu City Fuman Leather & Accessories
- Manufacturer
- Yiwu City Fuman Leather & Accessories Co., Ltd., of China
- Product type
- Power banks
- Recall number
- 19-090
- Units
- About 170,500 (In addition, 6,900 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Burlington, Kohl's, Ross and other stores nationwide from November 2016 through January 2019 for about $25.
- Importer
- Daniel M. Friedman & Associates, a division of Steven Madden, Ltd. of Long Island City, N.Y.
This recall in context
Compared with the 34 power bank recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 170,500 units: the 8th-largest of 34 power bank recalls that state a unit count. The median is 20,440 units.
- Hazard
- Fire: named in 33 of 34 power bank recalls, the most common hazard among them.
- Remedy
- Refund: offered in 19 of 34 power bank recalls, the most common remedy.
- Time on sale
- About 2 years. Recalled 2 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Daniel M. Friedman toll-free at 855-706-6500 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, e-mail at info@betseyjohnson.com or online at https://betseyjohnson.com and click on the “Voluntary Recall” button 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.
Advertisements
