CPSC Recalls 55,000 Phone Chargers for Fire Hazard

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) yesterday announced the recall of about 55,000 USB phone chargers imported by Tectron International, Vernon, Calif. The 3-in-1 charging cable was involved in two overheating incidents and poses a fire hazard, CPSC said, though no injuries were reported.

CPSC’s recall notice listed several affected distributors. The chargers were primarily sold at school fundraisers from July 2014 to August 2014.

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It’s Tested, Right?

Trust, but verify. Three simple words that form the best advice I can offer when talking about sourcing safe product from suppliers in our industry.

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