The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·13007·Announced 2012-10-10

Sharper Image USB Wall Chargers Recalled for Fire and Burn Hazards

Atomi is recalling Sharper Image USB wall chargers because they can overheat and smoke, posing fire and burn risks to consumers.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 risk-of-harm product (fire and burn hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Atomi, of New York, N.Y., is recalling Sharper Image USB wall chargers with model numbers TSI202 and TSI260. These black plastic chargers are used to recharge electronic devices via USB connection. The recall involves about 80,000 units.

The chargers can overheat and smoke, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. Atomi has received 13 reports of the chargers overheating, smoking, and emitting acrid smells. No injuries have been reported.

The chargers were sold at Burlington Coat Factory, Tuesday Morning, and TJ Maxx stores and on various websites from October 2011 through September 2012 for between $8 and $13. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wall chargers and contact Atomi for instructions on returning the chargers for a full refund.

The recalled product

Product
Sharper Image USB wall chargers
Manufacturer
Atomi, of New York, N.Y.
Category
Consumer Product — Electronics Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
80,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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