The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·23030·Announced 2022-11-03

Power Plus Tora Portable Power Charging Stations Recalled for Fire and Explosion Hazard

Power Plus is recalling about 115 Tora portable power charging stations because the lithium-ion battery can catch fire while charging. Two fires have been reported with no injuries.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: Two fire incidents have been reported, creating a significant property damage and injury risk. Although no injuries have occurred to date, the documented fires demonstrate the hazard is not theoretical, warranting a Severe classification under the rubric's criterion for significant property-damage reports.

Plain-English summary

Power Plus, of Elyria, Ohio, is recalling about 115 Tora portable power charging stations with model number SGR-PPS500-2. The lithium-ion battery in these units can catch on fire while charging, creating a fire and explosion hazard. The devices are approximately 12 inches wide by 7 inches long and feature a carrying handle on top.

The recalled units were sold through shutter distributors and installers in Florida, North Carolina, Texas, and Virginia, as well as online at www.PwrPlus.com from January 2021 through June 2022 for about $500. Serial numbers 1350 through 1549 are printed on a label on the underside of the charging stations.

Power Plus has received two reports of fires. No injuries have been reported. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled charging stations and contact Power Plus for return and refund instructions. Power Plus is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Consumers can contact Power Plus toll-free at 888-299-8672 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, by email at [email protected], or online at www.PwrPlus.com by clicking the "BATTERY RECALL NOTICE" at the top of the home page.

The recalled product

Product
Power Plus Tora Portable Power Charging Stations
Manufacturer
Power Plus, of Elyria, Ohio
Category
Consumer Product — Portable Power Equipment
Hazard
  • fire
  • explosion
  • lithium-ion-battery
Affected units
115

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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