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Mobile Power Packs Recalled By Tumi Due to Fire Hazard

Reported: March 17, 2010 Initiated: March 17, 2010 #10169

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

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.

Details

Units Affected
About 5,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Mobile-Power-Packs-Recalled-By-Tumi-Due-to-Fire-Hazard

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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.. Recalled by Tumi, of South Plainfield, N.J.. Units affected: About 5,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
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.
What should consumers 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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 17, 2010. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 10169.

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