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Medium RiskCPSC
Electronics & Technology/Batteries & Chargers

Gemini Recalls Power Adaptor/Chargers Due to Burn Hazard

Agency Publication Date: July 10, 2014
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Summary

Gemini Manufacturing is recalling about 31,000 power adaptor/chargers used for cell phones and other electronics because they can overheat. There has been one report of a consumer receiving a burn on their hand from an affected device. These small plastic cube chargers were distributed as promotional giveaways at trade shows in five colors: black, blue, green, red, and white. Consumers should stop using these adaptors immediately and throw them away.

Risk

The adaptors can overheat during use, posing a burn hazard to consumers. One person has already reported a hand burn incident.

What You Should Do

  1. Check the plug side of your power adaptor for model number ADCP3-1000 and confirm if it is a 1-inch to 1.25-inch plastic cube in black, blue, green, red, or white.
  2. Verify if you received this adaptor as a promotional giveaway at a trade show between October 2013 and April 2014.
  3. Immediately stop using the recalled adaptor and unplug it from any electrical outlets or electronic devices.
  4. Dispose of the recalled adaptor in your regular household trash.
  5. For more information, contact Gemini toll-free at 877-230-4986 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.geminimanufacturing.net and click the 'Safety Notice' link.
  6. Contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 if you have additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

📋Dispose

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled adaptors/chargers and throw them away.

Contact: Gemini toll-free at (877) 230- 4986 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.geminimanufacturing.net and click on the “Safety Notice” link for more information.

Affected Products

Product: Gemini Power adaptor/chargers (promotional giveaway)
Model:
ADCP3-1000
Date Ranges: October 2013 - April 2014

Product Images

Gemini USB A/C Power Adaptors/Chargers

Gemini USB A/C Power Adaptors/Chargers

Gemini USB A/C Power Adaptor/Charger Label

Gemini USB A/C Power Adaptor/Charger Label

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 14228
Status: Active
Sold By: The recalled adaptors/chargers were distributed free as a promotional giveaway at trade shows nationwide from October 2013 to April 2014.
Distributor: Gemini Manufacturing Inc., of Gaffney, S.C.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 31,000
Distributed To: Nationwide
Contact: Gemini toll-free at (877) 230- 4986 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.geminimanufacturing.net and click on the “Safety Notice” link for more information.
Agency Last Updated: January 9, 2015

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response