Tectron International Recalls USB Chargers Due to Fire Hazard

Recall at a glance

What was recalled

The 3-in-1 USB charging cable is used to charge iPhone4S/4G/3GS/3G, iPhone5, iPad mini/iPad4 and android phones. The 10-foot white cord has a USB plug on one end. The other end has 3 plugs: 30-pin plug for the iPad First Generation and iPhone 4S and earlier models; Lightning plug for the iPhone5 and later models and the iPad 2 and later models; and mini USB plug. The cable comes in a transparent sealed pouch. Item NO. USB29B is printed on label on the outside of the pouch.

Is my product affected?

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

• 3-in-1 USB phone charger · About 55,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Distributors for school fundraisers from July 2014 to August 2014 for about $3.50.; Tectron International of Vernon, Calif.; AGI Fundraising; The Chip Shoppe; Evergreen Fundraising; Great American Opportunities; Paragon Promotions.

Injuries or incidents reported

Two incidents reported the USB charger melting. No injuries or property damage were reported.

Consumer contact

Tectron International toll free at (844) 582-3152 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.tectronint.com and click on Recall 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.

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