T119 Elf power bank chargers recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

April 2, 2019

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Spector & Co. Recalls Power Bank Chargers Due to Fire Hazard

Recall number

19096

Brand / firm

Shenzhen Casun Technology Co. Ltd., of China

Sold / distributed

The power banks were given away as a free promotional item at various meetings, trade shows and industry conventions from May 2016 through January 2019.

Why it was recalled

The charger can overheat while recharging, posing a fire hazard.

What was recalled

This recall involves the T119 Elf power bank chargers. The portable battery-powered chargers are used for charging the battery of a mobile phone or other electronic device. The unit measures about 4 inches long by ¾ inch high by ¾ inch wide. It has a color match end with a wire key loop and the sides are either gun metal blue, black, red or gray. On the black top of the charger in white letters are "5V OUT" and "5V IN". The name and/or logo of the organization that gave away the units as a promotional item appears on the side of the power bank.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power bank chargers and contact Spector & Co for a free replacement power bank charger and instructions for proper disposal.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.