myCharge recalls powerbanks due to fire and burn hazards

This recall involves seven models of myCharge powerbanks used for powering and recharging electronic devices that have a USB interface, such as tablets, cell phones, Bluetooth speakers, e-readers, etc.

The powerbanks have an anodized metallic case that is blue, black or gray. “myCharge” is written on the front of the product case.

The model name can be found on the back of the product case and on the bottom panel of the product packaging.

The date code is printed on the outer packaging and the product case, except for the Adventure Mega and Adventure Mega C models where the date code is printed on the underside of a flap on the top of the product case.

Remedy:
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled powerbanks and contact myCharge for instructions on returning the battery to obtain a refund in the form of an electronic voucher for the full purchase price plus a 25% bonus for redemption at mycharge.com.

Incidents/Injuries:
myCharge has received 30 reports of the powerbanks overheating, resulting in seven injuries, including burns to the upper body, hands, legs, and/or feet of users, and/or property damage to household flooring, walls and furniture.

Sold At
Best Buy, Brainstorm, Hirsch Gifts, Hudson News, InMotion, Lapine, Power Sales, Projector World, and Target stores nationwide and online at www.amazon.com, www.mycharge.com and www.target.com and through the U.S. Marine Corps/Navy Exchange from August 2018 through December 2019 for between $70 and $100.

Manufactured In:
China

Importer(s):
RFA Brands LLC, d/b/a myCharge, of Birmingham, Mich.

 

Recall number:
22-009

Model Name	Model Number	Date Codes
myCharge Adventure Mega	Model No. AVC20KG-A	2818, 3718, 4018, or 4518
myCharge Adventure Mega C	Model No. AVCQC20KG-A	2818
myCharge Razor Mega	Model No. RZ20KK-A	3818, 4118, 4418, 4918, or 1719
myCharge Razor Mega C	Model No. RZQC20KK-A	3818
myCharge Razor Super	Model No. RZ24NK-A	0319
myCharge Razor Super C	Model No. RZQC24NK-A	3319 or 3519
myCharge Razor Xtreme	Model No. RZPD26BK-A	2818, 3718, or 3918