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Lifeguard Press recalls Charging Kits
- Starting date:
- August 5, 2014
- Posting date:
- August 5, 2014
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Electronics
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Fire Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-40823
Affected products
Various Ban.do, Jonathan Adler and Lilly Pulitzer charging kits
Product description
This recall involves seven models of charging kits with universal serial bus (USB) connectors that are used to recharge Apple iPhone, iPad and iPod devices. The recalled kits were sold under the Ban.do, Jonathan Adler and Lilly Pulitzer brand names and contained a wall charger, a 12 to 24-volt car charger, a 30-pin USB cord and a Lightning port adapter. The wall chargers are plastic cubes about 1¼ inches long, 1 inch wide and ½ inch tall with two metal prongs for plugging into an electrical outlet on one end and a USB port on the opposite end. Ban.do wall chargers came in the colors yellow and black and white stripe. Jonathan Adler wall chargers came in multicolour and blue and white patterns. Lilly Pulitzer wall chargers came in multicolour floral patterns.
| Brand Name | Model Name / Design | Item Number | Barcode Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ban.do | Power Trip Frills | 14150111 | 825466926837 |
| Ban.do | Power Trip Mermand/Blush Stripe | 14150118 | 825466926844 |
| Jonathan Adler | Architectural Borders | 140250 | 825466926295 |
| Jonathan Adler | Hudson | 140252 | 825466925301 |
| Lilly Pulitzer | Beach Rose | 143501 | 825466925519 |
| Lilly Pulitzer | Mai Tai | 78602 | 630306556675 |
| Lilly Pulitzer | Trippin and Sippin | 143504 | 825466925526 |
Brand names are on the top front of the packaging and on the Lightning port adapters. Model names are on the bottom front of the packaging. Item numbers are on the back of the package in the bottom right corner.
Hazard identified
The wall charger can overheat and emit smoke and sparks, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. The prongs on the charger can detach and remain in the electrical outlet, posing a risk of electrical shock.
Number sold
Approximately 221 of the recalled products were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from February 2014 to June 2014.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Importer
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Lifeguard Press Inc.
Bowling Green
Kentucky
UNITED STATES
- Retailer
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Hudson Bay
- Retailer
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Jaytex Group
- Retailer
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Neat Stuff
- Retailer
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Shop by Monika
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the USB wall charger, contact Lifeguard Press at 1-800-992-3006 or by email, and return the charging kit for a full refund.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.