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SevereNHTSA·18E092000·Announced 2018-09-20

BMW Recalls TurboCord Portable Chargers Due to Fire and Shock Risk

BMW is recalling TurboCord Portable Chargers because failing capacitors may cause electrical shock or fire, increasing the risk of injury or death.

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: The source text explicitly states that the defect can increase the risk of injury or death, which aligns with the rubric criteria for 'Severe' severity involving significant injury or death risk.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain BMW TurboCord Portable Chargers, part number 61442448670. The recall involves 622 units.

Capacitors within these charging systems may fail, possibly resulting in an electrical shock hazard or a fire. An electrical shock or a fire can increase the risk of injury or death.

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the charging cable and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL recall
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Consumer Product — Portable Charger
Hazard
Affected units
622

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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