Mobile Power Packs Recalled By Tumi Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2010-03-17 · 10169
Hazards
The lithium-ion cells used in the Mobile Power Pack can ignite or explode while charging, posing a fire hazard. This hazard is only present for units that have not been charged.
Recall
Number
10169
Date
2010-03-17
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Mobile Power Packs
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Tumi, of South Plainfield, N.J.
Retailer(s)
Tumi retail stores, department and specialty stores nationwide and www.Tumi.com from August 2007 through March 2008 for $135.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The recalled Mobile Power Pack is a mobile device that receives an AC charge in a compact battery pack that will then give five DC charges to small electronic devices including mobile phones, MP-3 players, Blackberries, and PDAs. The power pack is black and silver and is rectangular in shape. The front of it has a small circular control panel. The front also displays the word "Tumi" engraved on a silver button located towards the bottom of the device. Style number 14362 is printed on the power pack packaging.