The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·15016·Announced 2014-10-30

Tectron Recalls 3-in-1 USB Phone Chargers Due to Fire Hazard

Tectron International is recalling 3-in-1 USB phone chargers because they can overheat and pose a fire hazard. Two incidents of melting were reported, with no injuries or property damage.

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 reported incidents of the product melting, but no injuries or property damage were reported, fitting the criteria for a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Tectron International of Vernon, Calif., is recalling approximately 55,000 3-in-1 USB phone chargers. The product is a 10-foot white charging cable with a USB plug on one end and three plugs on the other: a 30-pin plug, a Lightning plug, and a mini USB plug. The cable is used to charge various iPhone, iPad, and Android models and comes in a transparent sealed pouch with Item NO. USB29B printed on the label.

The chargers are being recalled because they can overheat while in use, posing a fire hazard. Tectron International has received two reports of the USB charger melting. No injuries or property damage were reported in connection with these incidents.

The chargers were sold for about $3.50 from July 2014 to August 2014 through distributors for school fundraisers, including AGI Fundraising, The Chip Shoppe, Evergreen Fundraising, Great American Opportunities, and Paragon Promotions. Consumers should immediately stop using the charger and contact 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, to request a mailing label for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
3-in-1 USB phone charger
Manufacturer
Tectron International of Vernon, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Electronics Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
55,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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