Warning
myCharge Recalls POWER HUB All-In-One Portable Chargers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Costco
Injuries have been reported. Consumers should stop using this product immediately.
Source: CPSC
WarningRecall #24271
myCharge Recalls POWER HUB All-In-One Portable Chargers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Costco
RFA Brands LLC, d/b/a myCharge, of Birmingham, Michigan · myCharge POWER HUB All-In-One 10,000mAh portable chargers
Product Description
This recall involves myCharge POWER HUB All-In-One 10,000mAh portable chargers with model numbers AO10FK-A, AO10FK-B, and AO10FK-C. The portable chargers are black and include two attached cables for charging portable electronic devices, and retractable wall prongs to recharge the power bank. "myCharge" is printed on the front surface along the long edge. The model number is printed on the back. The recalled portable chargers have a date code printed on the outer surface of the wall prong. Date codes are a 4-digit number in the WWYY format, where WW is the sequential week of the year and YY is the last two digits of the manufacturing year. Date codes included in this recall end with 21 or 22, or are one of the following four date codes ending in 23: 0123, 0923, 1523, or 1723.
Hazard
The recalled portable chargers can overheat while charging, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled portable chargers, and contact myCharge for a free replacement portable charger.
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Reported Injuries
There have been a total of 120 reports involving the portable chargers overheating. myCharge received five reports of incidents, including two reports of residential fires, resulting in approximately $165,000 in reported property damage; and Costco received 115 returns of the portable chargers, mentioning melting, expanding, smoking, fire, burning, exploding, or sparking. There have been no reports of injuries requiring medical attention.
411 Press Analysis
RFA Brands LLC, d/b/a myCharge, of Birmingham, Michigan has recalled myCharge POWER HUB All-In-One 10,000mAh portable chargers after injury reports prompted CPSC action on June 20, 2024. This recall affects about 567,000. The recalled portable chargers can overheat while charging, posing fire and burn hazards. The manufacturer is advising consumers to stop using the product immediately. Affected consumers can receive a free replacement by contacting the company directly. The CPSC recommends inspecting the product for matching model numbers and contacting the manufacturer if uncertain about whether a specific unit is covered.
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