CPSC recall · Reported January 27, 2016
Charging Stations Recalled by LocknCharge Technologies Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
A defective USB charging hub can cause an electrical shock to the consumer when the charging station is connected to the electrical supply.
The CPSC recalled This recall involves LocknCharge iQ10 charging stations that allow users to charge and st….
Charging Stations Recalled by LocknCharge Technologies Due to Electrical Shock Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in January 27, 2016. Reason: A defective USB charging hub can cause an electrical shock to the consumer when the charging station is conne…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled charging stations and contact LocknC…. Verify recall #16083 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-A defective USB charging hub can cause an electrical shock to the consumer when the charging station is conne….
- None
- agency class
- January 27, 2016
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16083 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.
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Product description
This recall involves LocknCharge iQ10 charging stations that allow users to charge and store multiple tablet computers. The charging stations are metal cubes about 16 inches tall x about 16 inches wide x about 12 ½ inches long and have two doors on the front. The cube has white sides with black doors and either a black or white top cover. The LocknCharge logo is on the sides of the cube. The charging stations came with a blue basket and a green basket with dividers that hold the devices to be charged. The baskets have a white handle with the LocknCharge logo on each side. The charging stations have two USB charging hubs under the top cover. Recalled charging stations have charging hubs with no batch code or that have batch codes that begin with 14L, 15B or 15C. The batch code is on the bottom of the charging hub under a silver data label.
Reason for recall
A defective USB charging hub can cause an electrical shock to the consumer when the charging station is connected to the electrical supply.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled charging stations and contact LocknCharge Technologies for a free replacement charging hub and instructions for replacing the charging hub.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 16083 |
| Date reported | January 27, 2016 |
| Date initiated | January 27, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 550 |
| 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 charging stations and contact LocknCharge Technologies for a free replacemen…
- Check the recall number (16083) 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.
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