VRURC Portable Chargers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com by VRURC; Caught Fire on Commercial Flight
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 23-238 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- July 6, 2023
- Brand
- VRURC Portable Chargers
- Category
- Power banks, chargers and batteries
- Products
- VRURC portable chargers
- Hazard
- Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com by VRURC; Caught Fire on Commercial Flight
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Remedy
- Replace
- Units
- About 190,000
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- July 6, 2023
What was recalled
This recall involves VRURC portable chargers with model number "OD-B7," which have built-in cables and a built-in wall plug. The model number is printed on the back of the recalled chargers, which were sold in black, blue, green, orange, pink, red and white color options.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- VRURC portable chargers · About 190,000 units
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Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Exclusively at Amazon.com from July 2021 through May 2023 for between $30 and $40.; Shenzhen ChuangliJiacheng Technology Co. Ltd., d/b/a VRURC, of China.
Injuries or incidents reported
VRURC has received one report of fire during a commercial flight, which resulted in four flight attendants being transported to the hospital for smoke inhalation.
Consumer contact
VRURC collect at 951-593-9128 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at support@vrurcpower.com or online at https://www.vrurcpower.com/pages/safety-recall or https://www.vrurcpower.com/ and click on Recalls at the top of the page 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?
VRURC portable chargers (About 190,000 units). This recall involves VRURC portable chargers with model number "OD-B7," which have built-in cables and a built-in wall plug.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com by VRURC; Caught Fire on Commercial Flight.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled portable chargers and contact VRURC for a free replacement product.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on July 6, 2023. 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.