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Product recall · CPSCSeptember 23, 2015Serious
CleggPromo CPB-100 Power Banks
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The power bank can overheat, explode and catch fire.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power bank and contact CleggPromo to receive a free set of executive pens as a replacement product. CleggPromo will send consumers a prepaid shipping box and instructions on how to return the power bank free of charge.
Who to contact: CleggPromo at 800-842-2909 from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email recall@cleggpromo.com or online at www.cleggpromo.com and click on "1k Power Bank Recall Info" at the bottom of the page for more information.
The product
This recall involves CleggPromo CPB-100 power banks, catalog item number 625401, which are used to provide emergency charging for portable electronic equipment. The recalled power banks are rectangular in shape with rounded corners and are about 3 1/2 inches long by 1 3/4 inches wide by 3/4 inches deep. The power banks are cream colored and have a silver panel on the top side with a white power button, four circles and the word "POWERBANK." The left end of the power bank has a standard USB port with the word "Out" above it and a power indicator LED light. The front side has a micro USB port with the word "In" below it. Input, output and capacity information are also on the front side.
Details
- Units affected
- About 1,500
- Recall date
- September 23, 2015
- Brand
- Sinotec Technology, of Hong Kong, China
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- There is one reported incident of the power bank overheating, exploding and catching fire, resulting in fire damage. No injuries have been reported.
The recalled power banks were not sold at retail but were promotional items given as handouts at corporate events, meetings, trade shows and conventions from January 2014 to April 2015.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “CleggPromo Recalls CPB-100 Power Banks Due to Fire Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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