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Spector & Co. Power Bank Chargers
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The charger can overheat while recharging, posing a fire hazard.
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.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
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.
Who to contact: 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
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 4500 (in addition, about 2,600 were sold in Canada)
- Recall date
- April 2, 2019
- Brand
- Shenzhen Casun Technology Co. Ltd., of China
- Made or distributed by
- Spector & Co. Inc, of Champlain, N.Y.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Spector & Co has received two reports of the power bank overheating, resulting in no property or fire damage. No injuries have been reported.
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.
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: “Spector & Co. Recalls Power Bank Chargers 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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