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Brunton Outdoor Inc. recalls Brunton Impel & Brunton Impel 2 Battery Packs
- Starting date:
- April 19, 2016
- Posting date:
- April 19, 2016
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Electronics
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Fire Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-57888
Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Brunton Outdoor Inc.
Affected products
Rechargable Brunton Impel and Brunton Impel 2 Battery Packs
Product description
This recall involves certain energy storage systems sold as two models: Brunton Impel and/or Brunton Impel 2 battery packs. These products are internal rechargeable lithium polymer batteries in a durable, rubberized shell with a capacity of 13,000 mAh at 12 volts. The Impel model is either orange or blue in colour and the Impel 2 model is black and gray. These products do not contain visible identification codes or serial numbers. The Impel 2 model has 16, and 19 volt outputs and a USB port, while the Impel model also has a 12 volt output. The word "Brunton" is embossed on the top of the battery pack, along with the power button and five LED lights. These products weigh 2 lb. 10 oz. each and have dimensions of approximately 7.5" x 7" x 1".
Hazard identified
The battery pack can overheat, posing a potential fire and burn hazard to consumers and property.
Health Canada has not received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of these battery packs.
Brunton Outdoor Inc. has received two reports, including one from Canada, of the Brunton Impel battery pack overheating and catching fire, resulting in reports of property damage to the battery pack and its surroundings. No injuries have been reported.
Number sold
Approximately 38 units of the recalled battery packs were sold in Canada.
Approximately 1050 units of the recalled battery packs were sold in the United States.
Approximately 230 units of the recalled battery packs were sold in Europe.
Time period sold
The recalled battery packs were sold from February 2011 to May 2015 in Canada, and in the United States and Europe.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Distributor
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Brunton Outdoor Inc.
1900 Taylor Avenue
Louisville
Colorado
UNITED STATES
- Manufacturer
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Shenzhen Topband Co., Ltd.
Topband Industrial Park
Tangtou Village, Shiyan Town, BaoAn District Shenzhen
CHINA
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the affected stock of Brunton Impel or Impel 2 battery packs, unplug it and contact Brunton Outdoor Inc. for further instructions on how to return the product, without charge, and receive a full refund.
For more information, consumers may contact Brunton Outdoor Inc. by telephone at 1-800-443-4871 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online and click on "Impel Charger Product Recall" the top or bottom of the page or email.
Consumers may view the release by the US CPSC on the Commission's website.
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.