The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·18138·Announced 2018-04-05

Mizco Recalls Re-fuel Power Bank Charging Stations Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Mizco International is recalling Re-fuel power bank charging stations sold at The Container Store because they can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.

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, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Mizco International Inc. is recalling approximately 6,000 Re-fuel by Digipower Grab and Go Family Pack portable power bank charging stations. These units, which consist of three rechargeable lithium-ion battery chargers on a docking station, were sold at The Container Store stores nationwide from October 2017 through February 2018 for about $40. The product was manufactured in China.

The recall is due to a fire and burn hazard. The company has received five reports of the charging stations overheating and melting while being charged. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled charging stations. They can contact The Container Store toll-free at 888-266-8246 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, via email at [email protected], or online at www.containerstore.com to receive a full refund.

The recalled product

Product
Re-fuel power bank charging stations
Manufacturer
Mizco International Inc., of Avenel, N.J
Category
Consumer Product — Electronics
Hazard
Affected units
6,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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