567,000 chargers sold at Costco recalled for fire risk
What are the reasons cited for the charger recall?
The charger recall was issued due to the risk of overheating and burns associated with the myCharge POWER HUB All-In-One 10,000mAh chargers sold at Costco. There were 120 reports of the portable chargers overheating, including five incidents reported by myCharge, with two cases resulting in house fires and $165,000 in property damage. No injuries were reported.
What specific models of chargers are being recalled?
The specific models of chargers being recalled are the "myCharge POWER HUB All-In-One 10,000mAh" with model numbers "AO10FK-A," "AO10FK-B," and "AO10FK-C." These portable chargers were sold exclusively at Costco and have date codes ending in 21 or 22, or one of the following four date codes ending in 23: 0123, 0923, 1523, or 1723.
How many units of these chargers are being recalled?
About 567,000 units of the "myCharge POWER HUB All-In-One 10,000mAh" chargers are being recalled due to the risk of overheating and burns2. The affected chargers were sold exclusively at Costco and carry the model numbers "AO10FK-A," "AO10FK-B," and "AO10FK-C."