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Electronics & Technology/Batteries & Chargers

WakaWaka Recalls Adapter Kits Due to Electrical Shock, Explosion, Fire Hazards (Recall Alert)

Agency Publication Date: November 12, 2015
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Summary

WakaWaka is recalling about 700 electrical adapter kits because the adapter can overheat, smoke, or even explode, and the plastic outer shell can break open. There have been four reports of the adapters overheating, including instances of smoking and one explosion, though no injuries have been reported. These black kits were sold online at waka-waka.com between November 2013 and April 2015 for approximately $9 and allow users to charge electronics using AC current. Consumers should stop using the adapter kits immediately and contact the company for a full refund.

Risk

The adapter kit can overheat, creating a risk of fire or explosion. Additionally, the plastic shell of the adapter is prone to opening, which exposes internal components and poses a serious electrical shock hazard to consumers.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately stop using the black WakaWaka adapter kit and all its components.
  2. Identify the affected product by looking at the front of the adapter unit, right below the pins, for the imprinted text: 'Travel Charger, Input 180-240VAC, 50-60Hz, 0.2A, Output 5.0V-500mA'.
  3. Verify the kit contains a black adapter, a U.S.-style two-blade plug, a European-style two-prong plug, a USB cable, and ten different connector types.
  4. Contact WakaWaka toll-free at 888-472-6792 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit www.waka-waka.com and click on 'Adapter Recall' to receive a full refund.
  5. For additional questions or to report a safety concern, contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled adapter kit and contact WakaWaka for a full refund. WakaWaka is contacting consumers directly.

Contact: WakaWaka toll-free at 888-472-6792 Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET and online at www.waka-waka.com and click on Adapter Recall.

Affected Products

Product: WakaWaka Electrical adapter kit
Model:
Travel Charger Input 180-240VAC 50-60Hz 0.2A Output 5.0V-500mA
Date Ranges: November 2013 to April 2015

Product Images

Waka Waka Electrical Adapter Kit

Waka Waka Electrical Adapter Kit

Waka Waka Electrical Adapter Kit U.S. plug

Waka Waka Electrical Adapter Kit U.S. plug

Waka Waka Electrical Adapter Kit European plug

Waka Waka Electrical Adapter Kit European plug

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 16708
Status: Active
Sold By: www.waka-waka.com from November 2013 to April 2015 for about $9.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 700 (In addition, 200 units were sold in Canada)
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Off-Grid Solutions USA LLC, d/b/a WakaWaka North America, of Dover, Del.
Contact: WakaWaka toll-free at 888-472-6792 Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET and online at www.waka-waka.com and click on Adapter Recall.
Agency Last Updated: November 12, 2015

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