Recall check › CPSC #16148
Brunton Outdoors Recalls Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard
Recalled Apr 19, 2016 · About 1,050 in the U.S. (in addition, about 40 were sold in Canada) units
Hazard
The power packs' lithium ion polymer batteries can overheat and catch on fire during charging, posing a fire hazard.
What to 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 products
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.
Adorama, Austin Canoe & Kayak, Moontrail, REI, The Clymb and other outdoor equipment retailers nationwide and online at www.amazon.com, www.backcountry.com, www.bhphotovideo.com, www.forestry-suppliers.com, and www.opticsplanet.com from February 2011 through May 2015 for about $300.
Contact
Brunton Outdoor at 800-443-4871 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.brunton.com and click on Impel Charger Product Recall the top or bottom of the page for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Always check the official notice for the full details.