CPSC recall 19-096, announced April 2, 2019, covers Shenzhen Casun Technology T119 Elf power bank chargers (about 4500 units). The charger can overheat while recharging, posing a fire hazard. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power bank chargers and contact Spector & Co for a free replacement power bank charger and instructions for proper disposal. Recall contact: call 866-215-7991, go to www.spectorandco.com, or email recall@spectorandco.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 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 the T119 Elf power bank chargers. The portable battery-powered chargers are used for charging the battery of a mobile phone or other electronic device. The unit measures about 4 inches long by ¾ inch high by ¾ inch wide. It has a color match end with a wire key loop and the sides are either gun metal blue, black, red or gray. On the black top of the charger in white letters are "5V OUT" and "5V IN". The name and/or logo of the organization that gave away the units as a promotional item appears on the side of the power bank.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The charger can overheat while recharging, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Spector & Co has received two reports of the power bank overheating, resulting in no property or fire damage. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power bank chargers and contact Spector & Co for a free replacement power bank charger and instructions for proper disposal.
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 866-215-7991, go to www.spectorandco.com, or email recall@spectorandco.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.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Shenzhen Casun Technology
- Manufacturer
- Shenzhen Casun Technology Co. Ltd., of China
- Product type
- Power banks
- Recall number
- 19-096
- Units
- About 4500 (in addition, about 2,600 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- The power banks were given away as a free promotional item at various meetings, trade shows and industry conventions from May 2016 through January 2019.
- Distributor
- Spector & Co. Inc, of Champlain, N.Y.
This recall in context
Compared with the 34 power bank recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 4,500 units: the 27th-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
- Replacement: offered in 15 of 34 power bank recalls. The most common is refund (19).
- Time on sale
- About 3 years. Recalled 3 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Spector & Co toll-free at 866-215-7991 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at recall@spectorandco.com or online at www.spectorandco.com and click on Product Recall or www.spectorandco.com/recall for more information
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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