VRURC Portable Chargers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com by VRURC; Caught Fire on Commercial Flight
CPSC recall 23238 · Jul 6, 2023 · About 190,000
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190Kunits (approx.)
Jul 6, 2023recall date
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Hazard
The recalled portable chargers can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled portable chargers and contact VRURC for a free replacement product.
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Product
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.
Recall details
- Company
- Other
- Category
- Other
- Units
- About 190,000
- Injuries
- 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.
- Sold at
- Exclusively at Amazon.com from July 2021 through May 2023 for between $30 and $40.
- Made in
- China
- Contact
- VRURC collect at 951-593-9128 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at [email protected] 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.
Official notice: CPSC.gov ↗