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

Recall 14-233 · July 17, 2014 · Popkiller

What to doConsumers 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.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
14-233 (CPSC)
Recall date
July 17, 2014
Brand
Popkiller
Category
Power banks, chargers and batteries
Products
USB car charger adapters, power adapters and 8-pin charger cables
Hazard
Fire and Electric Shock Hazards
Hazard type
Fire and burnElectric shockLaceration and cuts
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 2,500
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
January 9, 2015

What was recalled

This recall involves Popkiller mini USB car charger power adapters, universal USB power adapters and 8-pin USB data sync charging cables. The car charger has model number HHT-001 located on the flat side of the charger below the USB port. The charger measures 2 inches tall and 1 inch in diameter at its widest point. The Universal USB Power adapter has model number A1265 printed directly above the plug blades on the grey surface. The adapter measures 1.5 inches at its longest point and 1 inch wide. There is no model number printed on the 8-pin USB charging cables. All of the recalled products are sold separately and come in the colors red, orange, green, blue, purple and pink.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • USB car charger adapters, power adapters and 8-pin charger cables · About 2,500 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Popkiller retail locations in Los Angeles and Costa Mesa, California, from June 2013 through April 2014 for about $4.50 to $6.50.; Shenzhen Qiwei Electronic Co., Ltd., Guangdong, China.

Consumer 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.

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 109 recalls in the power banks, chargers and batteries category, 20 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

USB car charger adapters, power adapters and 8-pin charger cables (About 2,500 units). This recall involves Popkiller mini USB car charger power adapters, universal USB power adapters and 8-pin USB data sync charging cables.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and Electric Shock Hazards.

What should I do if I own one?

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.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on January 9, 2015. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.