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

Recall 19-096 · April 2, 2019 · Spector

What to doConsumers 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.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
19-096 (CPSC)
Recall date
April 2, 2019
Brand
Spector
Category
Power banks, chargers and batteries
Products
T119 Elf power bank chargers
Hazard
Fire Hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 4500 (in addition, about 2,600 were sold in Canada)
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
April 2, 2019

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.

Is my product affected?

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

  • T119 Elf power bank chargers · About 4500 (in addition, about 2,600 were sold in Canada) units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: 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.; Shenzhen Casun Technology Co. Ltd., of China; Spector & Co. Inc, of Champlain, N.Y..

Injuries or incidents reported

Spector & Co has received two reports of the power bank overheating, resulting in no property or fire damage. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

Spector & Co toll-free at 866-215-7991 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at recall@spectorandco.com or online at www.spectorandco.com and click on Product Recall or www.spectorandco.com/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.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

T119 Elf power bank chargers (About 4500 (in addition, about 2,600 were sold in Canada) units). This recall involves the T119 Elf power bank chargers.

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 power bank chargers and contact Spector & Co for a free replacement power bank charger and instructions for proper disposal.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on April 2, 2019. 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.