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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2016-04-19

Brunton Outdoors Recalls Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard

Is my product affected?

Rechargeable battery packs

  • Brand Brunton Outdoor Inc., of Louisville, Colo.

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

What happened

Brunton Outdoors is recalling its Impel and Impel 2 rechargeable portable battery packs because the lithium ion polymer batteries can overheat and catch fire during charging. The Impel model features a dark gray rubberized shell with orange or blue accents, while the Impel 2 has a light gray shell with black trim. Both packs measure approximately 7.5 inches long by 7 inches wide by 1 inch thick and have "Brunton" embossed on top along with a power button and five LED lights. These battery packs are designed to charge cell phones, tablets, laptops, and other devices and can be charged through an A/C wall outlet, 12-volt car charger, or attachable solar panel.

According to the recall notice, consumers who own these battery packs should immediately stop using them and contact Brunton for return instructions in order to receive a full refund.

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

Hazard

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

What should I 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.

Details from the source

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.

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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