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Brunton Outdoors Recalls Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard

Reported: April 19, 2016 Initiated: April 19, 2016 #16148

Product Description

This recall involves Brunton's Impel and Impel 2 rechargeable, portable battery packs that are used to charge cell phones, tablets, laptops and other devices. The Impel battery came in a rubberized shell in dark gray with orange or blue and the Impel 2 in light gray with black trim. The battery packs can be plugged into an A/C wall outlet, a 12 volt car charger or an attachable solar panel for recharging. They measure about 7.5 inches long by 7 inches wide by 1 inch thick. The lithium ion polymer battery packs have 16, and 19 volt outputs and a USB port. The Impel model also has a 12 volt output. Brunton is embossed on the top of the battery pack, along with the power button and five LED lights.

Reason for Recall

The power packs' lithium ion polymer batteries can overheat and catch on fire during charging, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power packs and contact Brunton for instructions on how to return the product for a full refund.

Details

Units Affected
About 1,050 in the U.S. (in addition, about 40 were sold in Canada)
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Brunton-Outdoors-Recalls-Battery-Packs

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves Brunton's Impel and Impel 2 rechargeable, portable battery packs that are used to charge cell phones, tablets, laptops and other devices. The Impel battery came in a rubberized shell in dark gray with orange or blue and the Impel 2 in light gray with black trim. The battery packs can be plugged into an A/C wall outlet, a 12 volt car charger or an attachable solar panel for recharging. They measure about 7.5 inches long by 7 inches wide by 1 inch thick. The lithium ion polymer battery packs have 16, and 19 volt outputs and a USB port. The Impel model also has a 12 volt output. Brunton is embossed on the top of the battery pack, along with the power button and five LED lights.. Units affected: About 1,050 in the U.S. (in addition, about 40 were sold in Canada).
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The power packs' lithium ion polymer batteries can overheat and catch on fire during charging, posing a fire hazard.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power packs and contact Brunton for instructions on how to return the product for a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 19, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 16148.

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