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Product Recall
Tectron International Recalls USB Chargers Due to Fire Hazard
3-in-1 USB charger
3-in-1 USB phone charger
Recall Date: October 30th, 2014
Type: Battery Chargers
Units: About 55,000
Hazards: The charger can overheat while in use, posing a fire hazard.
Remedies: Refund
Two incidents reported the USB charger melting. No injuries or property damage were reported.
Description
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.
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.Injuries:
Two incidents reported the USB charger melting. No injuries or property damage were reported.
Retailers:
Distributors for school fundraisers from July 2014 to August 2014 for about $3.50.
Importers:
Tectron International of Vernon, Calif.
Distributors:
AGI Fundraising, The Chip Shoppe, CPK Inc, Evergreen Fundraising, Great American Opportunities and Paragon Promotions
