The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·16090·Announced 2016-02-03

Rockwood Multi-Function Power Packs Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

Eastwood is recalling Rockwood power packs because their lithium-ion batteries can burst during charging, posing a fire hazard.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with reports of property damage (damaged carpet and wall marks), which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' under the Severe category.

Plain-English summary

Eastwood Co. is recalling approximately 500 Rockwood Multi-function power packs. These portable power packs, which feature lithium-ion batteries and are used to charge electronic devices and car batteries, pose a fire hazard. The lithium-ion batteries can burst during charging, emitting black smoke and causing property damage.

The recalled power packs have a black plastic cover with "Rockwood" printed in white on the top and measure about 6 inches long, 3 inches wide, and 1 inch tall. A yellow and white danger label is located on the bottom of the unit, and item number 30554 is printed on the packaging. The products were manufactured in China and sold at Eastwood stores in Chicago, Parma, Ohio, and Pottstown, Pa., as well as through Eastwood's catalog and online at www.eastwood.com and other websites from January 2015 through October 2015 for between $50 and $110.

There have been two reports of the batteries bursting during charging, which damaged carpet and left a black mark on a wall. No injuries have been reported. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power packs and return them to Eastwood for a full refund. For more information, contact Eastwood Co. at 800-345-1178 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.eastwood.com and click on "Recall Information" at the bottom of the page.

The recalled product

Product
Rockwood Multi-function power packs
Manufacturer
Easthill Group Inc., dba Eastwood Co., of Pottstown, Pa.
Category
Consumer Product — Power Packs
Hazard
Affected units
500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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