CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The power packs' lithium ion batteries can burst during charging, posing a fire hazard.
Eastwood Recalls Multi-Function Power Packs Due to Fire Hazard
This recall involves Rockwood portable power packs with lithium ion batteries and cables. They are used to charge a variety of electronic devices and car batteries and have a recessed LED flashlight. The power packs have a black plastic cover with "Rockwood" printed in white on the top. They measure about 6 inches long, 3 inches wide and 1 inch tall. A yellow and white danger label is on the bottom. Item number 30554 is printed on the packaging.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power packs and return them to Eastwood for a full refund.
Contact Information
Eastwood Co. at 800-345-1178 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.eastwood.com and click on "Recall Information" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Sold At
Eastwood stores in Chicago, Parma, Ohio and Pottstown, Pa., in Eastwood's catalog and online at www.eastwood.com and other websites from January 2015 through October 2015 for between $50 and $110.
Injuries
There have been two reports of the battery packs' lithium ion batteries bursting during charging and emitting black smoke, damaging carpet and leaving a black mark on a wall. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Refund
Recall Number
16090
Product Information
Product Name
Rockwood Multi-function power packs
Product Type
Battery Chargers
Number of Units
About 500
Imported By
Easthill Group Inc., dba Eastwood Co., of Pottstown, Pa.
Distributed By
Easthill Group Inc., dba Eastwood Co., of Pottstown, Pa.
Manufactured In
China