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Medium RiskCPSC
Electronics & Technology/Batteries & Chargers

Sharper Image USB Wall Chargers Recalled by Atomi Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Agency Publication Date: October 10, 2012
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Summary

Atomi is recalling approximately 80,000 Sharper Image USB wall chargers, models TSI202 and TSI260. These black plastic chargers, used for devices like MP3 players, can overheat and smoke during use. Atomi has received 13 reports of the chargers overheating, smoking, or emitting acrid smells, though no injuries have been reported yet. The units were sold for between $8 and $13 at Burlington Coat Factory, Tuesday Morning, TJ Maxx, and various websites between October 2011 and September 2012. Consumers should stop using the chargers and contact Atomi for a full refund.

Risk

The chargers can overheat and smoke during the charging process, creating a risk of fire and potential burn injuries to users or damage to surrounding property.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify your product by checking for the 'The Sharper Image' logo printed on the top and model numbers 'TSI202' or 'TSI260' printed on the bottom of the black plastic charger.
  2. Immediately stop using and unplug the recalled wall chargers from any power source.
  3. Contact Atomi at (800) 790-1440 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or via email at info@atominy.com, for instructions on how to return the charger and receive a full refund.
  4. For additional information, you can visit the company website at www.atominy.com.
  5. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 if you have further questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wall chargers and contact Atomi for instructions on returning the chargers for a full refund.

Contact: Atomi; Phone (800) 790-1440, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email info@atominy.com

Affected Products

Product: Sharper Image USB wall charger (Model TSI202)
Model:
TSI202
Date Ranges: October 2011 through September 2012
Product: Sharper Image USB wall charger (Model TSI260)
Model:
TSI260
Date Ranges: October 2011 through September 2012

Product Images

The Sharper Image USB Wall Charger

The Sharper Image USB Wall Charger

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 13007
Status: Active
Sold By: Burlington Coat Factory, Tuesday Morning and TJ Maxx stores and on various websites from October 2011 through September 2012 for between $8 and $13.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 80,000
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Atomi, of New York, N.Y.
Contact: Atomi; Phone (800) 790-1440, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email info@atominy.com
Agency Last Updated: January 12, 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