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Consumer product recall

Mark Anthony Group recalls Okanagan Premium Cider Portable Chargers

Starting date:
July 16, 2015
Posting date:
July 16, 2015
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Tools and Electrical Products
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Fire Hazard
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-54232

Affected products

Okanagan Premium Cider Portable Chargers

Product description

This recall involves the portable device chargers given away as part of a promotional program with Okanagan Premium Cider products.

The chargers include a small black power bank, USB cable and a small key chain. The power bank has a label affixed that reads Okanagan Premium Cider.

There is no model or serial number or certification on the product.

Hazard identified

The charger can overheat and be a potential fire hazard.

Health Canada has not received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries related to the use of this product.

Mark Anthony Group Inc. has received 4 incidents where the product overheated or flame was observed.

Number sold

Approximately 15,000 units were given to consumers as part of a promotional program.

Time period sold

The recalled product was distributed from April 2015 to June 2015.

Place of origin

Manufactured in China

Companies

Manufacturer
Shenzen Midi Technology
CHINA
Distributor
Mark Anthony Group
Vancouver
British Columbia
CANADA

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What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the chargers and dispose of them in accordance with local Hazardous Waste Materials Regulations.

For more information, consumers can contact Okanagan Premium Cider or by email.

Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.

Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.

This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.