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Apple Recalls Travel Adapter Kits and Plugs Due to Risk of Electric Shock
Medium RiskCPSC

Apple Recalls Travel Adapter Kits and Plugs Due to Risk of Electric Shock

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Apple stores and other home electronics stores, and online at Apple.com from January 2003 through January 2015 for about $30.
  • Apple has received 12 reports of wall plug adapters breaking and consumers receiving shocks overseas, including three reports of consumers who were medically evaluated and released. No reports of incidents or injuries were reported by U.S. consumers.
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Pelican Products Recalls Flashlights and Replacement Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

Pelican Products Recalls Flashlights and Replacement Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Sports and specialty stores nationwide, online at Amazon.com and other industrial supply dealers or distributors from May 2014 through January 2016 for between $240 to $280 for the flashlights and between $50 and $70 for the replacement battery packs.
  • Pelican has received two reports of overheating battery packs. No injuries have been reported.
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Panasonic Recalls Lithium-ion Laptop Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

Panasonic Recalls Lithium-ion Laptop Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Panasonic dealers from December 2011 through August 2013 for about $2,000 for the laptop.
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Toshiba Recalls Laptop Computer Battery Packs Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
Medium RiskCPSC

Toshiba Recalls Laptop Computer Battery Packs Due to Burn and Fire Hazards

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Office Depot, Staples and other electronics stores nationwide, and online at Toshibadirect.com and other websites from June 2011 through January 2016 for between $500 and $1,000 for the laptop and between $70 and $130 for the battery pack.
  • The firm has received four reports of the battery packs overheating and melting. No injuries have been reported.
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Brunton Outdoors Recalls Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

Brunton Outdoors Recalls Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Adorama, Austin Canoe & Kayak, Moontrail, REI, The Clymb and other outdoor equipment retailers nationwide and online at www.amazon.com, www.backcountry.com, www.bhphotovideo.com, www.forestry-suppliers.com, and www.opticsplanet.com from February 2011 through May 2015 for about $300.
  • The firm has received two reports of battery packs overheating and catching on fire; with one incident resulting in about $25,000 of property damage and another one in a garage burning down with property and smoke damage to the adjacent residence. No injuries have been reported.
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360 Electrical Recalls Surge Protectors Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
Medium RiskCPSC

360 Electrical Recalls Surge Protectors Due to Shock and Fire Hazards

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at B&H Photo stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and bhphotovideo.com from July 2015 through February 2016 for between $33 and $40.
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Sony Recalls VAIO Laptop Computer Battery Packs Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
Medium RiskCPSC

Sony Recalls VAIO Laptop Computer Battery Packs Due to Burn and Fire Hazards

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Best Buy, Sony retail stores, other consumer electronic stores nationwide and online at www.store.sony.com and other websites from February 2013 through October 2013 for between $550 and $1,000 as part of Sony VAIO laptops and for about $170 for battery packs sold separately
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HP Recalls Batteries for HP and Compaq Notebook Computers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Medium RiskCPSC

HP Recalls Batteries for HP and Compaq Notebook Computers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Best Buy, Wal-Mart, and Staples and authorized dealers nationwide and online at www.hp.com from March 2013 through August 2015. The batteries were sold with notebook computers for between $300 and $1,700. The batteries were also sold separately for between $50 and $90.
  • HP has received seven reports of battery packs overheating, melting or charring, including four reports of property damage of about $4,000 total.
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Denon Recalls Rechargeable Battery Packs Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Medium RiskCPSC

Denon Recalls Rechargeable Battery Packs Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Best Buy (Magnolia), Brookstone and online at BestBuy.com and Amazon.com from May 2015 through June 2016 for about $100.
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Zebra Technologies Recalls Power Supply Units for Thermal Printers Due to Fire Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

Zebra Technologies Recalls Power Supply Units for Thermal Printers Due to Fire Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Direct sales from Zebra and through Zebra distributors and resellers, including BlueStar Inc., Ingram Micro Data Capture Point of Sale Division, ScanSource and Wynit Distribution LLC, to businesses, hospitals and end-users nationwide from July 2010 through June 2012 for between $400 and $4,750 with Zebra printers and for about $11 as an aftermarket accessory.
  • The firm has received three reports of the power supply units overheating or catching fire, including a fire that spread from the connector to the printer, damaging the printer and surrounding work space. No injuries have been reported.
Recalled
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Toshiba Expands Recall of Laptop Computer Battery Packs Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
Medium RiskCPSC

Toshiba Expands Recall of Laptop Computer Battery Packs Due to Burn and Fire Hazards

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Office Depot, Staples and other electronics stores nationwide, and online at Toshibadirect.com and other websites from June 2011 through November 2016 for between $500 and $1,000 for the laptop and between $70 and $130 for the battery pack.
  • The firm has received five reports of the battery pack overheating and melting, including one additional report since the first recall announcement. No injuries have been reported.
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HP Expands Recall of Batteries for HP and Compaq Notebook Computers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Medium RiskCPSC

HP Expands Recall of Batteries for HP and Compaq Notebook Computers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Best Buy, Walmart, Costco, Sam's Club and authorized dealers nationwide and online at www.hp.com and other websites from March 2013 through October 2016 for between $300 and $1,700. The batteries were also sold separately for between $50 and $90.
  • HP has received one additional report of the battery overheating, melting and charring and causing about $1,000 in property damage
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Barnes & Noble Recalls Power Adapters Sold with NOOK Tablet 7 Due to Shock Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

Barnes & Noble Recalls Power Adapters Sold with NOOK Tablet 7 Due to Shock Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Barnes & Noble stores and online at www.barnesandnoble.com from November 2016 to January 2017 for about $50.
  • Barnes & Noble has received four reports of the power adapter breaking or pulling apart exposing the metal prongs. No injuries have been reported.
Recalled
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Sony Expands Recall of VAIO Laptop Computer Battery Packs Due to Burn and Fire Hazards (Recall Alert)
Medium RiskCPSC

Sony Expands Recall of VAIO Laptop Computer Battery Packs Due to Burn and Fire Hazards (Recall Alert)

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Best Buy, Sony retail stores, other consumer electronic stores nationwide and online at www.store.sony.com and other websites from February 2013 through October 2013 for between $550 and $1,000 as part of Sony VAIO laptops and for about $170 for battery packs sold separately.
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Battery Chargers for XBOX ONE Video Game Controllers Recalled by Performance Designed Products Due to Burn Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

Battery Chargers for XBOX ONE Video Game Controllers Recalled by Performance Designed Products Due to Burn Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Best Buy, GameStop and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other online retailers from February 2016 through February 2017 for about $40.
  • The company has received 24 reports of the chargers overheating and deforming the charger's plastic cover, including 6 reports of chargers emitting a burning odor. No injuries have been reported.
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Segway Reannounces Recall of Off-Board Chargers for Segway Personal Transporters Due to Shock Hazard (Recall Alert)
Medium RiskCPSC

Segway Reannounces Recall of Off-Board Chargers for Segway Personal Transporters Due to Shock Hazard (Recall Alert)

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Authorized Segway dealers and distributors and directly from Segway Inc. from January 2015 through April 2017 for about $920.
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NVIDIA Recalls European Plug Heads Sold with Power Adaptors Due to Electric Shock Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

NVIDIA Recalls European Plug Heads Sold with Power Adaptors Due to Electric Shock Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Online at NVIDIA.com, Amazon.com, BestBuy.com, and NewEgg.com from October 2015 through June 2017 for about $30.
  • There have been no reports of injuries or incidents in the U.S. NVIDIA has received nine reports of the European plug heads breaking overseas, including six reports of consumers receiving electrical shocks.
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FedEx Supply Chain Recalls Cellphone Batteries That Could Lead to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)
Medium RiskCPSC

FedEx Supply Chain Recalls Cellphone Batteries That Could Lead to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at The refurbished cellphones were distributed by FedEx Supply Chain and provided as replacement phones only through AT&T's Insurance program between December 2016 and April 2017.
  • FedEx Supply Chain has received one report of a counterfeit battery overheating. There have been no reports of injuries or property damage.
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HP Recalls Batteries for Notebook Computers and Mobile Workstations Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Medium RiskCPSC

HP Recalls Batteries for Notebook Computers and Mobile Workstations Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Best Buy and other stores and authorized dealers nationwide and online at www.Amazon.com, www.hp.com and other websites. The batteries were shipped in notebook computers and mobile workstations sold from December 2015 through December 2017 for between $300 and $4,000. The batteries were also sold separately for between $50 and $90.
  • HP has received eight reports of battery packs overheating, melting, or charring, including three reports of property damage totaling $4,500 with one report of a minor injury involving a first degree burn to the hand.
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Fujifilm Recalls Power Adapter Wall Plugs Sold with Digital Cameras Due to Shock Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

Fujifilm Recalls Power Adapter Wall Plugs Sold with Digital Cameras Due to Shock Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Mass merchandisers, electronics and membership club stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other websites. The XP90 and XP95 were sold from June 2016 through January 2018, the XP120 and XP125 were sold from January 2017 through January 2018, the X-A3 was sold from October 2016 through January 2018, and the X-A10 was sold from February 2017 through January 2018. The digital cameras were sold for between $160 and $600 with the power adaptor wall plugs.
  • 270,000 units affected
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Fujitsu Recalls Battery Packs for Fujitsu Notebook Computers and Workstations Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Medium RiskCPSC

Fujitsu Recalls Battery Packs for Fujitsu Notebook Computers and Workstations Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Online at www.shopfujitsu.com from July 2012 through December 2017 for about $170 for the battery pack sold separately and between $1,100 and $2,900 for the battery packs sold with Fujitsu notebook computers and workstations.
  • Fujitsu has received one report of a battery fire in Canada.
Recalled
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Amazon Recalls Portable Power Banks Due to Fire and Chemical Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)
Medium RiskCPSC

Amazon Recalls Portable Power Banks Due to Fire and Chemical Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Amazon.com, Amazon Bookstores and Amazon Pop-Up Stores from December 2014 through July 2017 for between $9 and $40.
  • Amazon has received 53 reports of the power banks overheating in the U.S., including one report of chemical burns due to contact with battery acid and four reports of property damage, including fire and smoke damage.
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Beanworthy Recalls Combination Battery Chargers/Hand Warmers Due to Fire and Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com (Recall Alert)
Medium RiskCPSC

Beanworthy Recalls Combination Battery Chargers/Hand Warmers Due to Fire and Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com (Recall Alert)

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Online at Amazon.com from October 2015 through February 2016 for about $30.
  • The firm has received two reports of the recalled battery charger and hand warmer overheating and catching on fire. No injuries have been reported.
Recalled
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Mizco International Recalls Power Bank Charging Stations Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold at The Container Store
Medium RiskCPSC

Mizco International Recalls Power Bank Charging Stations Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold at The Container Store

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at The Container Store stores nationwide from October 2017 through February 2018 for about $40.
  • The firm has received five reports of power bank charging stations overheating and melting. No injuries have been reported.
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