Recalls: Batteries and Chargers

April 23, 2020 Leviton Manufacturing Recalls Electrical Connection Devices Due to Shock Hazard

This recall involves Leviton 50-ampere, non-NEMA electrical connectors, plugs, receptacles and inlet attachment devices. The recalled connection devices are used to transmit power to electrical equipment that is not hard-wired to a power source. Leviton is printed on the devices. Date codes can be found on the back cover of connectors and plugs, the side housing of receptacles and inlets, and on the label of each box. The recall includes the following model/catalog numbers and date codes: CATALOG NUMBERS DATE CODES 3762C CS6365C 1E19C0 1I19C0 3763C CS6365W 1E29C0 1I29C0 3764C CS6369 1E39C0 1I39C0 3765C CS6370 1E49C0 1I49C0 3769 CS6375 1E59C0 1I59C0 3771 CS6377 1F19C0 1J19C0 3775 CS8264C 1F29C0 1J29C0 3777 CS8265C 1F39C0 1J39C0 6360CR CS8269 1F49C0 1J49C0 6364CR CS8275 1G19C0 1K19C0 6365CR CS8464C 1G29C0 1K29C0 6369CR CS8465C 1G39C0 1K39C0 6370CR CS8469 1G49C0 1K49C0 6375CR CS8164C 1H19C0 1K59C0 7379 CS8165C 1H29C0 1L19C0 7764C CS8169 1H39C0 1L29C0 7765C CS8175 1H49C0 7958 CS8364C CS6360C CS8365C CS6361C CS8369 CS6364C CS837-410-5W1 CS6364W CS8375 Only electrical connectors without a blue dot on the device and packaging are included in this recall. Read more.


March 12, 2020 Yamaha Recalls Digital Wireless Equipment for Electric Guitars Due to Fire and Injury Hazards

This recall involves Line 6 Relay G10, G10S (G10SR), and G10T Digital Wireless Guitar System (G10 Family of Products) that allows an electric guitar to be connected wirelessly to an amplifier. The system consists of a transmitter, a receiver, and a charger. The receivers have both a 1/4" and XLR output to connect to an amplifier or other audio equipment. The products are black in color. The Relay G10T transmitter is stamped "Relay G10" and has a four-digit date code followed by a six-digit individual serial number. G10 G10S (G10SR) G10T Serial #### Serial ### Serial ### 6601000001 6736000001 6640000001 Read more.


January 23, 2020 PCNA Recalls Power Banks Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

This recall involves the Spare Power Bank used to charge electronic devices. They have a 10,000 mAh Grade A lithium ion battery, LED indicator lights, and a flashlight. The power banks are white and are decorated with various logos. PO number 1813582 is printed on the back of the power bank. The power banks measure about 5 1/2 inches long by 2 1/2 inches wide. Read more.


August 27, 2019 Happy Plugs Recalls Wireless Headphones Due to Burn Hazard

This recall involves Happy Plugs Wireless II Bluetooth Headphones sold with an external micro-USB charging cable. The micro-USB charging cable is a black cable about 20 inches in length with a USB 2.0 port on one end and a micro-USB port on the other. The UPC is printed on the back of the product packaging in the lower right corner and the item number is printed on the bottom of the product packaging. The following headphones are included in this recall. Item # Color UPC Item # 7620 Happy Plugs Wireless II Black Gold 811613031059 Item # 7621 Happy Plugs Wireless II Black 811613031066 Item # 7622 Happy Plugs Wireless II White 811613031073 Item # 7623 Happy Plugs Wireless II Pink Gold 811613031080 Item # 7624 Happy Plugs Wireless II Matte Gold 811613031097 Item # 7625 Happy Plugs Wireless II Space Gray 811613031103 Item # 7626 Happy Plugs Wireless II White Marble 811613031110 Item # 7627 Happy Plugs Wireless II Botanica Exotica 811613031127 Item # 7629 Happy Plugs Wireless II Pink Marble 811613032056 Item # 7630 Happy Plugs Wireless II Leopard 811613032063 Read more.


July 26, 2019 Spansive Recalls Wireless Phone Chargers Due To Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)

This recall involves Spansive Source wireless multi-phone chargers capable of powering up to six phones simultaneously, four wirelessly and two more via USB ports located at the base of the charger. The recalled chargers were sold in both white and charcoal colors, each with a green label at the bottom. "Spansive" is printed on the chargers. Read more.


June 27, 2019 Apple Recalls 15-Inch MacBook Pro Laptop Computers Due to Fire Hazard

This recall involves certain Apple 15-inch MacBook Pro laptop computers. The recalled laptop computers have a 15.4-inch (diagonal) display, 2.2-2.5 GHz processors, 256GB-1TB solid-state storage, two Thunderbolt 2 ports, two USB 3 ports, and one HDMI port. Consumers can determine if their laptop computer is included in this recall by checking the laptop's serial number at https://support.apple.com/15-inch-macbook-pro-battery-recall/. The serial number can be found on the underside of the laptop computer or by choosing "About This Mac" from the Apple menu. Only MacBook Pro 15-inch model laptop computers with certain serial numbers are included. Read more.


June 5, 2019 Apple Recalls Three-Prong Wall Plug Adapters Included in World Travel Adapter Kit Due to Risk of Electric Shock

This recall involves three-prong AC wall plug adapters included in the Apple World Travel Adapter Kit sold before February 2015. The kits contain three-prong and two-prong AC wall plug adapters that fit different electrical outlets worldwide. The recalled adapters were made for use primarily in the United Kingdom, Singapore, and Hong Kong and were also sold with Mac computers and iOS devices. The recalled three-prong AC wall plug adapters are white with no letters on the inside slot where it attaches to an Apple power adapter. Redesigned adapters are white with gray on the inside portion that attaches to the power adapter. Read more.


May 29, 2019 Target Recalls USB Charging Cables Due to Shock and Fire Hazards

This recall includes the heyday 3 Foot Lightning USB charging cables. The cables are used to charge cellphones and other electronics that use lightning connector charging cables. The metal charging cable is purple, green and blue iridescent. The word "heyday" is printed on the cable's connector. The model number 080 08 8261 is printed on the side of the product's packaging. Read more.


April 2, 2019 Spector & Co. Recalls Power Bank Chargers Due to Fire Hazard

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. Read more.


March 26, 2019 Rechargeable Power Banks Recalled by Daniel M. Friedman & Associates Due to Fire Hazard

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. Read more.