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Tectron International Recalls USB Chargers Due to Fire Hazard

U.S. CPSCFireOct 30, 2014
3-in-1 USB charger
3-in-1 USB charger

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The charger can overheat while in use, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the charger and contact Tectron International to request a mailing label to return the merchandise. Mailing labels will be emailed to customers.

Refund

Incidents & injuries

Two incidents reported the USB charger melting. No injuries or property damage were reported.

Product description

The 3-in-1 USB charging cable is used to charge iPhone4S/4G/3GS/3G, iPhone5, iPad mini/iPad4 and android phones. The 10-foot white cord has a USB plug on one end. The other end has 3 plugs: 30-pin plug for the iPad First Generation and iPhone 4S and earlier models; Lightning plug for the iPhone5 and later models and the iPad 2 and later models; and mini USB plug. The cable comes in a transparent sealed pouch. Item NO. USB29B is printed on label on the outside of the pouch.

Sold on

Distributors for school fundraisers from July 2014 to August 2014 for about $3.50.

Contact the company

Tectron International toll free at (844) 582-3152 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.tectronint.com and click on Recall for more information.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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