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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2014-03-14

MobilePower Recalls Multi-Function Power Packs Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively by QVC (Recall Alert)

Is my product affected?

MobilePower Instant Boost 500 power packs

  • Brand MobilePower LLC, of Bluffton, S.C.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

MobilePower is recalling multi-function power packs sold exclusively by QVC due to a fire hazard caused by overheating. The recalled units are the MobilePower Instant Boost 500, 6-in-1 Power power packs with model number 2013 (QVC SKU# V31873 and serial number MPC-060512-25). These black and blue units, which measure approximately 9 inches tall by 10 inches wide by 8 inches long and weigh 20 lbs., can be identified by checking the white label on the back panel next to the inverter fan for the model and serial numbers. The power packs are multi-function devices that provide AC or DC power and can be recharged through an electrical outlet, vehicle DC accessory port, or cigarette lighter, and include features such as two AC outlets, a USB port, jumper cables, and an air hose outlet.

Consumers who own recalled power packs should stop using them immediately and contact QVC for return instructions. QVC will provide a free replacement unit, and both MobilePower and QVC are contacting customers directly regarding this recall.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The power packs can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

What should I do?

Consumers should stop using the recalled power packs immediately and contact QVC for instructions to return the units for a free replacement. MobilePower and QVC are contacting customers directly.

Details from the source

This recall involves MobilePower Instant Boost 500, 6-in-1 Power, multi-function power packs with model number 2013, QVC SKU# V31873 and serial number MPC-060512-25. The model and serial numbers are located on the back panel on a white label next to the inverter fan. MobilePower Instant Boost 500 is printed on the front of the units. The power packs can supply AC or DC power and can recharge by either plugging into an electrical outlet or a DC accessory port or cigarette lighter port in your vehicle. They have two A/C outlets, a USB port, car battery jumper cables, and an air hose outlet to inflate tires. The power packs weigh 20 lbs., are black and blue color and measure about 9 inches tall, 10 inches wide and 8 inches long.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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