Power Plus Recalls Tora Portable Power Charging Stations Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards

Recalled Power PLUS Tora portable power charging station

Power Plus Tora Portable Power Charging Stations

Recall Date: November 3rd, 2022
Units: About 115
Hazards: The lithium-ion battery in the recalled portable power charging stations can catch on fire while charging, posing fire and explosion hazards.
Remedies: Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Power Plus Tora portable power charging stations and contact Power Plus for instructions on how to return the recalled charging station at no cost to the consumer and to receive a full refund. Power Plus is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Description

This recall involves Power Plus Tora portable power charging stations with a lithium-ion battery and model number SGR-PPS500-2 on the white casing. The portable power charging station is used as a backup power supply for motorized rolling storm shutters. The unit is about 12 inches wide by 7 inches long and has a carrying handle on the top. The model number is printed on the side of the portable charging stations and the serial numbers 1350 through 1549 is printed on a label on the underside of the charging station.

Images:

Recalled Power PLUS Tora portable power charging station

Recalled Power PLUS Tora portable charging station serial number location on bottom

Recalled Power PLUS Tora model number is on side

Consumer Contact:

Power Plus toll-free at 888-299-8672 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday email at [email protected] or online at https://www.pwrplus.com/pages/page or at www.PwrPlus.com and click on the "BATTERY RECALL NOTICE" at the top of the home page for more information.

Injuries:

Power Plus has received two reports of fires. No injuries have been reported.

Retailers:

Shutter distributors and installers in Florida, North Carolina, Texas and Virginia and online at www.PwrPlus.com from January 2021 through June 2022 for about $500.