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Electronics & Technology/Batteries & Chargers

Popkiller Recalls USB Chargers, Adapters and Cables Due to Fire and Electric Shock Hazards

Agency Publication Date: July 17, 2014
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Summary

Popkiller is recalling approximately 2,500 USB car charger power adapters, universal USB power adapters, and 8-pin USB data sync charging cables. The products have improperly mounted plug blades and inadequate electronic circuitry that can lead to hazardous failures. These items were sold individually in various colors including red, orange, green, blue, purple, and pink at Popkiller retail locations in California between June 2013 and April 2014. Consumers should immediately stop using these accessories and return them for a full merchandise credit.

Risk

The internal circuitry and plug blades are poorly designed and mounted, which can cause the devices to overheat or malfunction, creating a direct risk of fire and electrical shock to the user.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify your product by checking for model numbers: the car charger has 'HHT-001' on the flat side below the USB port; the Universal USB Power adapter has 'A1265' printed above the plug blades on the grey surface. Charging cables have no model number but were sold at the same locations in various colors.
  2. Immediately stop using the recalled car charger adapters, power adapters, and 8-pin sync cables.
  3. Return the affected product to the Popkiller store where it was purchased for a full merchandise credit.
  4. If you cannot return it to the store, send the product to Popkiller Headquarters to receive a full merchandise credit.
  5. Contact Popkiller toll-free at 888-345-0724 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.popkiller.us and click 'Important Recall Notice' at the bottom of the page for more information.
  6. For additional questions, contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the phone accessories and return the product to a store where sold or send to Popkiller Headquarters for a full merchandise credit.

Contact: Popkiller toll-free at (888) 345-0724 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at http://www.popkiller.us and click on "About Us" located at the bottom of the home page, then click "Important Recall Notice" for more information.

Affected Products

Product: Popkiller mini USB car charger power adapter
Model:
HHT-001
Date Ranges: June 2013 through April 2014
Product: Popkiller universal USB power adapter
Model:
A1265
Date Ranges: June 2013 through April 2014
Product: Popkiller 8-pin USB data sync charging cable
Date Ranges: June 2013 through April 2014

Product Images

Car Adapter

Car Adapter

Wall adapter

Wall adapter

USB plug cord

USB plug cord

Car adapter with model number

Car adapter with model number

Wall adapter with model number

Wall adapter with model number

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 14233
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Shenzhen Qiwei Electronic Co., Ltd., Guangdong, China
Sold By: Popkiller retail locations in Los Angeles and Costa Mesa, California, from June 2013 through April 2014 for about $4.50 to $6.50.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 2,500
Distributed To: Nationwide
Contact: Popkiller toll-free at (888) 345-0724 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at http://www.popkiller.us and click on "About Us" located at the bottom of the home page, then click "Important Recall Notice" 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.

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