CPSC: VRURC Portable Chargers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Caught Fire on Commercial Flight

The CPSC is recalling a portable charger after a similar product caught fire during a commercial flight, sending a flight attendant to the hospital.

Recall Details

Description:

This recall involves VRURC portable chargers with model number “OD-B7,” which have built-in cables and a built-in wall plug. The model number is printed on the back of the recalled chargers, which were sold in black, blue, green, orange, pink, red and white color options.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled portable chargers and contact VRURC for a free replacement product.

Incidents/Injuries:

VRURC has received one report of fire during a commercial flight, which resulted in four flight attendants being transported to the hospital for smoke inhalation.

Sold At:

Exclusively at Amazon.com from July 2021 through May 2023 for between $30 and $40.

Retailer:

Shenzhen ChuangliJiacheng Technology Co. Ltd., d/b/a VRURC, of China

VRURC collect at 951-593-9128 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at [email protected] or online at https://www.vrurcpower.com/pages/safety-recall or https://www.vrurcpower.com/ and click on Recalls at the top of the page for more information.

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