PNY Technologies toll-free at 888-316-1194 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, online at www.pny.com and click on "Product Recall" under the "Support" menu at the bottom of the page, or email Tech-Support-T10400@pny.com for more information.
Recall Details
This recall involves portable lithium polymer battery packs with model number T10400 that are used to charge USB-enabled smartphones, tablets and other USB-powered devices. The batteries are black or grey hand-held devices, 4 inches x 2.75 inches x 0.75 inches, with two USB outputs and four blue LED lights. PNY is laser-printed along the bottom on the front of the battery.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries and contact PNY for a free replacement rechargeable battery.
PNY has received one report of venting with flames. No injuries have been reported.
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PNY Technologies, Inc., of Parsippany, N.J.
PNY Technologies, Inc., of Parsippany, N.J.
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