Reported Apr 19, 2016
Brunton Outdoors Recalls Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard
Brunton Outdoor Inc. of Louisville, Colo.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power packs and contact Brunton for instructions on how to return the product for a full refund.
Firm contact: Brunton Outdoor at 800-443-4871 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.brunton.com and click on Impel Charger Product Recall the top or bottom of the page for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Rechargeable battery packs
- Amount recalled
- About 1,050 in the U.S. (in addition, about 40 were sold in Canada)
Where it was sold
Sold at Adorama, Austin Canoe & Kayak, Moontrail, REI, The Clymb and other outdoor equipment retailers nationwide and online at www.amazon.com, www.backcountry.com, www.bhphotovideo.com, www.forestry-suppliers.com, and www.opticsplanet.com from February 2011 through May 2015 for about $300..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The power packs' lithium ion polymer batteries can overheat and catch on fire during charging, posing a fire hazard.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: The firm has received two reports of battery packs overheating and catching on fire; with one incident resulting in about $25,000 of property damage and another one in a garage burning down with property and smoke damage to the adjacent residence. No injuries have been reported.
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