PNY Recalls Portable Lithium Polymer Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard

Batteries can overheat and vent flames, posing fire and burn hazards.

Recall #: 16032
Affected scope: About 56,000 (in addition, about 800 sold in Canada)

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

Pny Technologies, Inc., of Parsippany, N.j. recalled This recall involves portable lithium polymer battery packs with model number T10400 that….

PNY Recalls Portable Lithium Polymer Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Pny Technologies, Inc., of Parsippany, N.j. in November 12, 2015. Reason: Batteries can overheat and vent flames, posing fire and burn hazards.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries and contact PNY for a free…. Verify recall #16032 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Pny Technologies, Inc., of Parsippany, N.j. issued this CPSC recall-Batteries can overheat and vent flames, posing fire and burn hazards..

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agency class: November 12, 2015
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16032 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, 6 from CPSC - 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 portable lithium polymer battery packs with model number T10400 that are used to charge USB-enabled smartphones, tablets and other USB-powered devices. The batteries are black or gray hand-held devices, 4 inches x 2.75 inches x 0.75 inches, with two USB outputs and four blue LED lights. PNY is laser-printed along the bottom on the front of the battery.

Reason for recall

Batteries can overheat and vent flames, posing fire and burn hazards.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries and contact PNY for a free replacement rechargeable battery.

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	16032
Date reported	November 12, 2015
Date initiated	November 12, 2015
Recalling firm	Pny Technologies, Inc., of Parsippany, N.j.
Affected scope	About 56,000 (in addition, about 800 sold in Canada)
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 batteries and contact PNY for a free replacement rechargeable battery.

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Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Batteries can overheat and vent flames, posing fire and burn hazards.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries and contact PNY for a free replacement rechargeable battery.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 12, 2015. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 16032.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

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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