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Brunton Outdoors Recalls Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled April 19, 2016 · CPSC recall 16148 · Brunton Outdoors

Impel rechargeable, portable battery packsImpel 2 rechargeable, portable battery packThe battery packs have 16, and 19 volt outputs and a USB port. The Impel model also has a 12 volt output.
Hazard
The power packs' lithium ion polymer batteries can overheat and catch on fire during charging, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 1,050 in the U.S. (in addition, about 40 were sold in Canada)
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received two reports of battery packs overheating and catching on fire; with one incident resulting in about $25,000 of property damage and another one in a garage burning down with property and smoke damage to the adjacent residence. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves Brunton's Impel and Impel 2 rechargeable, portable battery packs that are used to charge cell phones, tablets, laptops and other devices. The Impel battery came in a rubberized shell in dark gray with orange or blue and the Impel 2 in light gray with black trim. The battery packs can be plugged into an A/C wall outlet, a 12 volt car charger or an attachable solar panel for recharging. They measure about 7.5 inches long by 7 inches wide by 1 inch thick. The lithium ion polymer battery packs have 16, and 19 volt outputs and a USB port. The Impel model also has a 12 volt output. Brunton is embossed on the top of the battery pack, along with the power button and five LED lights.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power packs and contact Brunton for instructions on how to return the product for a full refund.

Contact

Brunton Outdoor at 800-443-4871 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.brunton.com and click on Impel Charger Product Recall the top or bottom of the page for more information.

Product
Rechargeable battery packs
Imported by
Brunton Outdoor Inc., of Louisville, Colo.
Retailers
Adorama, Austin Canoe & Kayak, Moontrail, REI, The Clymb and other outdoor equipment retailers nationwide and online at www.amazon.com, www.backcountry.com, www.bhphotovideo.com, www.forestry-suppliers.com, and www.opticsplanet.com from February 2011 through May 2015 for about $300.
Made in
China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →