Spector & Co. Recalls Power Bank 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.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8523.
This recall involves the T119 Elf power bank chargers. The portable battery-powered chargers are used for charging the battery of a mobile phone or other electronic device. The unit measures about 4 inches long by ¾ inch high by ¾ inch wide. It has a color match end with a wire key loop and the sides are either gun metal blue, black, red or gray. On the black top of the charger in white letters are "5V OUT" and "5V IN". The name and/or logo of the organization that gave away the units as a promotional item appears on the side of the power bank.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8523.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power bank chargers and contact Spector & Co for a free replacement power bank charger and instructions for proper disposal.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact The Power Banks Were Given Away As A Free Promotional Item At Various Meetings, Trade Shows And Industry Conventions From May 2016 Through January 2019. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- 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-8523.
Spector & Co toll-free at 866-215-7991 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at recall@spectorandco.com or online at www.spectorandco.com and click on Product Recall or www.spectorandco.com/recall for more information
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The Power Banks Were Given Away As A Free Promotional Item At Various Meetings, Trade Shows And Industry Conventions From May 2016 Through January 2019. Recall FAQ
The Power Banks Were Given Away As A Free Promotional Item At Various Meetings, Trade Shows And Industry Conventions From May 2016 Through January 2019. is the subject of an electronics recall: Spector & Co. Recalls Power Bank Chargers Due to Fire Hazard. The notice was published on April 2, 2019 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 4,500 units are potentially affected.