Imagine Nation Books Recalls Wireless Charging Pads Due to Burn Hazard

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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

May 09, 2019, 15:47 ET

WASHINGTON, May 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Imagine-Nation-Books-Recalls-Wireless-Charging-Pads-Due-to-Burn-Hazard

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Wireless Charging Pads

Hazard: The wireless phone chargers can overheat while in use, posing a burn hazard.

Remedy: Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chargers and contact Imagine Nation Books/Collective Goods for a full refund.

Consumer Contact:
Imagine Nation Books at 800-201-5606 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at www.collectivegoods.com and click on the Recall section for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 64,000

Description:
This recall involves the Pro Charge Power Wireless Charging Pad and Sharper Image Wireless Charging Pad. The recalled charging pads are circular and have clear edges and a black plastic center with red trim. It includes a black USB power cable. "Pro Charge Power" and "Wireless Charging Pad" are printed on the front. The SKU is printed on the bottom, the Pro Charge Power Wireless Charging Pad is SKU # 74655 and Sharper Image Wireless Charging Pad SKU # 74709.

Incidents/Injuries: Imagine Nation Books/Collective Goods has received 10 reports of the wireless charging pads overheating and causing minor damage to the surface of furniture or bedding. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At: Toy, gift, and electronics stores, and book fairs nationwide from March 2018 through March 2019 for between $10 and $11.

Importer: Imagine Nation Books LLC, of Broomfield, Colo.

Manufacturer: Shenzhen ShouYu Technology Co. Ltd., of China

Manufactured in: China

This recall was conducted voluntarily by the company under CPSC's Fast Track Recall process. Fast Track recalls are initiated by firms, who commit to work with CPSC to quickly announce the recall and remedy to protect consumers.

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Recall Number: 19-118

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