The Recall Desk
ModerateCPSC·22236·Announced 2022-09-29

HyperJuice Stackable GaN USB-C Chargers Recalled for Fire Hazard

Hyper Products is recalling about 18,200 HyperJuice Stackable GaN USB-C Chargers (models HJ414 65W and HJ417 100W) because they can overheat and pose a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source explicitly states no injuries have been reported. Although the hazard involves fire, which is inherently serious, the absence of any reported harm and the precautionary nature of the recall place this in the Moderate category per the rubric criterion for voluntary precautionary recalls without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Hyper Products Inc. of Fremont, California is recalling approximately 18,200 HyperJuice Stackable GaN USB-C Chargers. The recall involves two models: the 65W charger (model HJ414) and the 100W charger (model HJ417). The chargers are black and measure about 2 inches wide and 3 inches long. Model numbers are printed on a label at the bottom of each unit.

The chargers can overheat, creating a fire hazard. Hyper Products has received seven reports of chargers overheating that resulted in damage to the charging units. No consumer injuries have been reported.

The recalled chargers were sold at B&H Photo Video stores in New York, at www.bhphotovideo.com, www.hypershop.com, www.indiegogo.com, and www.kickstarter.com from October 2020 through August 2022. Prices ranged from $45 to $59 for the 65W model and $58 to $84 for the 100W model.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chargers and contact Hyper Products for a refund in the form of store credit. Consumers can reach Hyper Products toll-free at 866-203-5570 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday) or register online at https://www.hyperjuicerecall.expertinquiry.com or www.hypershop.com (click "Recalls" at the bottom).

The recalled product

Product
HyperJuice Stackable GaN USB-C Chargers
Manufacturer
Hyper Products Inc., of Fremont, California
Category
Consumer Product — Electronics / Power Adapter
Hazard
  • fire
  • overheat
Affected units
18,200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same category