Power bank recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

September 23, 2015

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

CleggPromo Recalls CPB-100 Power Banks Due to Fire Hazard

Recall number

15248

Brand / firm

Sinotec Technology, of Hong Kong, China

Sold / distributed

The recalled power banks were not sold at retail but were promotional items given as handouts at corporate events, meetings, trade shows and conventions from January 2014 to April 2015.

Why it was recalled

The power bank can overheat, explode and catch fire.

What was recalled

This recall involves CleggPromo CPB-100 power banks, catalog item number 625401, which are used to provide emergency charging for portable electronic equipment. The recalled power banks are rectangular in shape with rounded corners and are about 3 1/2 inches long by 1 3/4 inches wide by 3/4 inches deep. The power banks are cream colored and have a silver panel on the top side with a white power button, four circles and the word "POWERBANK." The left end of the power bank has a standard USB port with the word "Out" above it and a power indicator LED light. The front side has a micro USB port with the word "In" below it. Input, output and capacity information are also on the front side.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power bank and contact CleggPromo to receive a free set of executive pens as a replacement product. CleggPromo will send consumers a prepaid shipping box and instructions on how to return the power bank free of charge.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.