PNY Recalls Portable Lithium Polymer Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2015-11-12 · 16032
Hazards
Batteries can overheat and vent flames, posing fire and burn hazards.
Recall
Number
16032
Date
2015-11-12
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Portable Lithium Polymer Battery Packs
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Retailer(s)
Best Buy, Office Depot, Office Max and other retail stores nationwide and online at amazon.com and frys.com from January 2014 through August 2015 for about $50.
Importer(s)
PNY Technologies, Inc., of Parsippany, N.J.
Distributor(s)
PNY Technologies, Inc., of Parsippany, N.J.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves portable lithium polymer battery packs with model number T10400 that are used to charge USB-enabled smartphones, tablets and other USB-powered devices. The batteries are black or gray hand-held devices, 4 inches x 2.75 inches x 0.75 inches, with two USB outputs and four blue LED lights. PNY is laser-printed along the bottom on the front of the battery.