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UL warns of potentially hazardous i.Sound portable battery packs
- Starting date:
- September 17, 2014
- Posting date:
- September 17, 2014
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Tools and Electrical Products
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Fire Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-41403
Affected products
i.Sound portable power battery packs
Product description
This recall involves i.Sound portable power battery packs.
| Item Number | Battery Pack Information | Packaging Information |
|---|---|---|
| DGIPAD-4543 |
i.Sound www.isound.net Portable Power 8,000 mAh Input: 12V 1A Output: 5V 2.1A on each connector 2.5A together Capacity: 30Wh Lithium Polymer Battery cULus listing number: MH47109 |
Bears an unauthorized UL Mark
I.Sound
i.Sound: The New Sound |
| DGIPAD-4544 |
i.Sound |
Bears an unauthorized UL Mark
I.Sound
i.Sound: The New Sound |
Hazard identified
UL has determined that the battery packs are not authorized to bear the UL Mark. Also, the products do not comply with the appropriate safety standards and may pose a risk of fire.
Health Canada has not received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries related to these battery packs.
Number sold
The number sold is unknown. However, the product is known to have been sold online and may have been sold at other locations.
Time period sold
The time period sold is unknown.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Distributor
-
dreamGEAR LLC
Torrance
California
UNITED STATES
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery packs and dispose of them following municipal waste guidelines.
Consumers may also view the public notice on the UL website.
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.