The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·10744·Announced 2010-07-01

Tekkeon Recalls MyPower ALL Plus External Laptop Batteries Due to Fire Hazard

Tekkeon Inc. is recalling about 500 MyPower ALL Plus external laptop batteries because they can short-circuit and overheat, posing a fire hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with one report of property damage but no reported injuries, fitting the rubric for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Tekkeon Inc. of Tustin, Calif., is recalling about 500 MyPower ALL Plus External Laptop Batteries. The recalled batteries are universal rechargeable units used to power laptop computers, MP3 players, mobile phones, DVD players, and other portable devices. The batteries are black with "Tekkeon" printed on the front, and the model number MP3750 is printed on a label on the back.

The recall is being conducted because the battery cell can short-circuit and overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Tekkeon has received one report of an overheating battery that resulted in minor damage to nearby furnishings. No injuries have been reported.

The batteries were sold at Amazon.com and other online retailers from September 2009 through December 2009 for about $180. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries and contact Tekkeon for a free replacement battery. The company is contacting all known purchasers. For more information, consumers can contact Tekkeon toll-free at (888) 787-5888 or visit the firm's website at http://www.tekkeon.com/recall.

The recalled product

Product
External laptop battery
Manufacturer
Tekkeon Inc. of Tustin, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Batteries
Hazard
Affected units
500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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