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Eastwood Recalls Multi-Function Power Packs Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled February 3, 2016 · CPSC recall 16090 · Eastwood

Recalled Rockwood power packDanger label is on the bottom of the recalled power packsPackaging on recalled power pack
Hazard
The power packs' lithium ion batteries can burst during charging, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 500
Incidents / injuries
There have been two reports of the battery packs' lithium ion batteries bursting during charging and emitting black smoke, damaging carpet and leaving a black mark on a wall. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves Rockwood portable power packs with lithium ion batteries and cables. They are used to charge a variety of electronic devices and car batteries and have a recessed LED flashlight. The power packs have a black plastic cover with "Rockwood" printed in white on the top. They measure about 6 inches long, 3 inches wide and 1 inch tall. A yellow and white danger label is on the bottom. Item number 30554 is printed on the packaging.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power packs and return them to Eastwood for a full refund.

Contact

Eastwood Co. at 800-345-1178 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.eastwood.com and click on "Recall Information" at the bottom of the page for more information.

Product
Rockwood Multi-function power packs
Imported by
Easthill Group Inc., dba Eastwood Co., of Pottstown, Pa.
Distributed by
Easthill Group Inc., dba Eastwood Co., of Pottstown, Pa.
Retailers
Eastwood stores in Chicago, Parma, Ohio and Pottstown, Pa., in Eastwood's catalog and online at www.eastwood.com and other websites from January 2015 through October 2015 for between $50 and $110.
Made in
China

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