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Tectron International Recalls USB Chargers Due to Fire Hazard

⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately

This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.

Category
Units Affected
55,000
Recall Date
October 30, 2014
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Fire Or Burn
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CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1851.

The 3-in-1 USB charging cable is used to charge iPhone4S/4G/3GS/3G, iPhone5, iPad mini/iPad4 and android phones. The 10-foot white cord has a USB plug on one end. The other end has 3 plugs: 30-pin plug for the iPad First Generation and iPhone 4S and earlier models; Lightning plug for the iPhone5 and later models and the iPad 2 and later models; and mini USB plug. The cable comes in a transparent sealed pouch. Item NO. USB29B is printed on label on the outside of the pouch.

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1851.

Consumers should immediately stop using the charger and contact Tectron International to request a mailing label to return the merchandise. Mailing labels will be emailed to customers.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Distributors For School Fundraisers From July 2014 To August 2014 For About $3.50. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.

Consumer Contact (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1851.

Tectron International toll free at (844) 582-3152 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.tectronint.com and click on Recall for more information.

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Distributors For School Fundraisers From July 2014 To August 2014 For About $3.50. Recall FAQ

Distributors For School Fundraisers From July 2014 To August 2014 For About $3.50. is the subject of an electronics recall: Tectron International Recalls USB Chargers Due to Fire Hazard. The notice was published on October 30, 2014 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 55,000 units are potentially affected.