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Rechargeable Power Banks Recalled by Daniel M. Friedman & Associates Due to Fire Hazard

  • Unicorn Head power bank
  • Laughing Emoji power bank
  • Rainbow and Clouds power bank
  • Milkshake power bank
  • Santa in Sunglasses Emoji power bank
  • Cupcake Emoji power bank
  • Ice Cream Emoji power bank
  • Cactus power bank
  • Pizza power bank
  • Flying Pig power bank
  • Llama power bank
  • Phone power bank
  • Lipstick power bank
  • Ghost power bank
  • Mermaid Cat power bank
  • Christmas Tree power bank
  • Panda power bank
  • Cake power bank
  • Narwhal power bank
  • Penguin power bank
  • Recalled Universal Rechargeable Power Banks
Name of Product:
Universal rechargeable power banks
Hazard:

The power banks can overheat, posing a fire hazard

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
March 26, 2019
Units:
About 170,500 (In addition, 6,900 were sold in Canada)
Consumer Contact

Daniel M. Friedman toll-free at 855-706-6500 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday,  e-mail at info@betseyjohnson.com or online at https://betseyjohnson.com and click on the “Voluntary Recall” button for more information. 

Recall Details

In Conjunction With:
Description:

This recall involves Universal Rechargeable Power Banks for use with smart phones and tablets. The recalled chargers came in a variety of colors and shapes, including a unicorn head, a cat with sunglasses, and a rainbow between two clouds.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power banks and contact Daniel M. Friedman & Associates to arrange to return the product for a full refund.

Incidents/Injuries:

The firm has received three reports of the charger overheating including one report of a house fire causing up to $150,000 in property damage.  No injuries reported received.

Sold At:
Burlington, Kohl’s, Ross and other stores nationwide from November 2016 through January 2019 for about $25.
Manufacturer(s):
Yiwu City Fuman Leather & Accessories Co., Ltd., of China
Importer(s):

 Daniel M. Friedman & Associates, a division of Steven Madden, Ltd. of Long Island City, N.Y.

Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
19-090
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