Lite-On Technology Corporation of Taipei 2019-02-06 Electronics serious CPSC
Electronics · CPSC · Recall #CPSC-19060
Hybrid Power Adapters sold with Power Banks Recall
Issued February 6, 2019 · Lite-On Technology Corporation of Taipei · 8,900,475 units affected
In February 2019, Lite-On Technology Corporation of Taipei recalled the Hybrid Power Adapters sold with Power Banks, a serious electronics recall reported by the CPSC. Affected owners are eligible for a replace. Here is what the hazard is and exactly what to do about it.
Compiled by Maya Ellison, RecallCheckr
What this means for you
The hybrid power adapter casing can break and detach, exposing the internal metal components, posing an electric shock hazard.
What you should do
- 1 Stop using Hybrid Power Adapters sold with Power Banks right away.
- 2 Set it aside where it won't be used by mistake.
- 3 Contact Lite-On Technology Corporation of Taipei to arrange your replace. See the official notice below for contact details.
- 4 Keep the product until your remedy is fully processed. You may need it.
Official remedy (Replace): Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hybrid power adapters and contact Dell for instructions on receiving a free replacement adapter.
Recall details
- Brand
- Lite-On Technology Corporation of Taipei
- Category
- Electronics
- Recall date
- February 6, 2019
- Units affected
- 8,900,475
- Sold at
- Dell.com, Amazon.com, Microcenter.com, and other electronic online retailers nationwide from February 2017 through August 2018 for between $125 and $200.
- Recall number
- CPSC-19060
- Made in
- China
- Issuing agency
- CPSC
In context
- Lite-On Technology Corporation of Taipei has 1 recall in our database.
- We're tracking 156 Electronics recalls in our database.
- 8,900,475 units is enough to reach roughly 1 in every 15 US households.
- This is the 23rd Electronics recall we've logged in 2019.