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Mobile Power Pack by Tumi
- Starting date:
- June 15, 2010
- Posting date:
- June 15, 2010
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Household Items
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Flammability Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500002327
Affected products
Mobile Power Pack by Tumi
Product description
This recall involves a mobile power pack by Tumi. The mobile device receives an AC charge in a compact battery pack and can give DC charges to small electronic devices such as mobile phones, MP3 players, and PDAs (personal digital assistants). The recalled power packs are black and silver, rectangular in shape, and have a small circular control panel on the front. The name "Tumi" is engraved on a silver button on the front as well. Recalled devices have style number 14362 printed on the packaging in which the product was sold.
Hazard identified
The lithium-ion cells used in the recalled mobile power packs may overcharge if they are contaminated and have not been charged, posing a risk of fire. If the power pack has already been charged and is functioning properly, then there is no risk of fire. Overcharging only happens the first time the unit is charged.
In Canada, Tumi has received 1 report of a small fire in an electrical socket, resulting in damage to the wall. Tumi has also received 2 reports in the United States of small fires during the initial charge of the power pack, with no reported injuries.
Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of these products.
Number sold
Approximately 90 of the recalled products were sold at Betty Hemmings, Holt Renfrew, Hudson's Bay Co., Taschen Inc., Satchel Shop and other specialty stores across Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from November 2007 to August 2008.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Tumi
South Plainfield
New Jersey
UNITED STATES
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What you should do
If the unit has not been used and has never been charged, consumers should not attempt to charge the unit. Consumers should contact Tumi for instructions on returning the recalled product for a free replacement. If the unit has been previously charged without incident, consumers may continue to use the product.
For more information, consumers may contact Tumi Customer Care at 1-800-530-0069 between 8AM and 4:45PM ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's web page, or e-mail the firm at customercare@tumi.com.
Consumers may also view the release on the [NJS_FILE:d46d09f4-f707-4c9c-8956-83b8d6c6be7b:febf68ed-0f04-4aa3-8014-2b2e22a30736].