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PNY Recalls Portable Lithium Polymer Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard

Recall 16-032 · November 12, 2015 · PNY

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries and contact PNY for a free replacement rechargeable battery.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
16-032 (CPSC)
Recall date
November 12, 2015
Brand
PNY
Category
Power banks, chargers and batteries
Products
Portable Lithium Polymer Battery Packs
Hazard
Fire Hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 56,000 (in addition, about 800 sold in Canada)
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
November 12, 2015

What was recalled

This recall involves portable lithium polymer battery packs with model number T10400 that are used to charge USB-enabled smartphones, tablets and other USB-powered devices. The batteries are black or gray hand-held devices, 4 inches x 2.75 inches x 0.75 inches, with two USB outputs and four blue LED lights. PNY is laser-printed along the bottom on the front of the battery.

Is my product affected?

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

  • Portable Lithium Polymer Battery Packs · About 56,000 (in addition, about 800 sold in Canada) units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Best Buy, Office Depot, Office Max and other retail stores nationwide and online at amazon.com and frys.com from January 2014 through August 2015 for about $50.; PNY Technologies, Inc., of Parsippany, N.J..

Injuries or incidents reported

PNY has received one report of venting with flames. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

PNY Technologies toll-free at 888-316-1194 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, online at www.pny.com and click on "Product Recall" under the "Support" menu at the bottom of the page, or email Tech-Support-T10400@pny.com 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?

Portable Lithium Polymer Battery Packs (About 56,000 (in addition, about 800 sold in Canada) units). This recall involves portable lithium polymer battery packs with model number T10400 that are used to charge USB-enabled smartphones, tablets and other USB-powered devices.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries and contact PNY for a free replacement rechargeable battery.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on November 12, 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.