DGL Group Recalls Vibe USB Mobile Power Bars Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Five Below

The power bar can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Recall #: 14162
Affected scope: About 99,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled This recall involves Vibe USB mobile power bars also known as portable USB power supply o….

DGL Group Recalls Vibe USB Mobile Power Bars Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Five… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in April 29, 2014. Reason: The power bar can overheat, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power bar, unplug it from the electr…. Verify recall #14162 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The power bar can overheat, posing a fire hazard..

None
agency class: April 29, 2014
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #14162 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.

Product description

This recall involves Vibe USB mobile power bars also known as portable USB power supply or portable chargers. The power bars were sold in black, white, blue, green, pink and purple. The rectangular-shaped power bars measure one square inch by three inches long and have a cord with key ring attached at the end. "Power Bank" is embossed on the face of the device. "Vibe" and "Power Bar" are printed on the front of the black packaging along with an image of the device in one of the six colors. Model number FB-Bar is printed below the UPC code on the bottom of the packaging

Reason for recall

The power bar can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power bar, unplug it from the electrical outlet and return it to the DGL Group for a full refund and a $5 coupon towards another purchase at Five Below.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	14162
Date reported	April 29, 2014
Date initiated	April 29, 2014
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 99,000
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

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power bar, unplug it from the electrical outlet and return it to the DGL Gro…

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

The power bar can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 29, 2014. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 14162.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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