CPSC recall · Reported March 17, 2010
Mobile Power Packs Recalled By Tumi Due to Fire Hazard
The lithium-ion cells used in the Mobile Power Pack can ignite or explode while charging, posing a fire hazard. This hazard is only present for units that have not been charged.
Tumi, of South Plainfield, N.j. recalled The recalled Mobile Power Pack is a mobile device that receives an AC charge in a compact….
Mobile Power Packs Recalled By Tumi Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Tumi, of South Plainfield, N.j. in March 17, 2010. Reason: The lithium-ion cells used in the Mobile Power Pack can ignite or explode while charging, posing a fire hazar…. Remedy: If the unit has not been used and has never been charged, please do not try to charge. Co…. Verify recall #10169 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Tumi, of South Plainfield, N.j. issued this CPSC recall-The lithium-ion cells used in the Mobile Power Pack can ignite or explode while charging, posing a fire hazar….
- None
- agency class
- March 17, 2010
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #10169 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Medical Devices recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record
Product description
The recalled Mobile Power Pack is a mobile device that receives an AC charge in a compact battery pack that will then give five DC charges to small electronic devices including mobile phones, MP-3 players, Blackberries, and PDAs. The power pack is black and silver and is rectangular in shape. The front of it has a small circular control panel. The front also displays the word "Tumi" engraved on a silver button located towards the bottom of the device. Style number 14362 is printed on the power pack packaging.
Reason for recall
The lithium-ion cells used in the Mobile Power Pack can ignite or explode while charging, posing a fire hazard. This hazard is only present for units that have not been charged.
Remedy, what to do
If the unit has not been used and has never been charged, please do not try to charge. Contact Tumi customer care for instructions on how to return the power pack and receive a free replacement power pack. If you have charged the unit previously without incident, you can continue to use the product.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 10169 |
| Date reported | March 17, 2010 |
| Date initiated | March 17, 2010 |
| Recalling firm | Tumi, of South Plainfield, N.j. |
| Affected scope | About 5,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
If the unit has not been used and has never been charged, please do not try to charge. Contact Tumi customer care for instruction…
- Check the recall number (10169) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
Why was this product recalled? ▼
What should consumers do? ▼
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
Nationwide recalls with similar severity or category timing
Consumer-product notices outside this firm and state, matched by severity timing and product category.
Similar severity · nearest report date
Same archive severity grade, closest by report date among other firms and states.
Similar Medical Devices · nearest report date
Same product category, closest by report date among other firms and states (deduped against the severity set).
Compare this recall with GORE VIABIL Short Wire Biliary Endoprosthesis, Model No. VS… → · All Medical Devices recalls
Methodology · Corrections · Archive as of August 2026