USB chargers: risk of electric shock and fire

Last updated: May 28, 2018 view history

Summary

• Products: USB chargers - various models
• Issue: Risk of electric shock and fire
• What to do: Stop using the products and return them to the store where you bought them, or dispose of them

Affected products

Check your product description or other identifiers (model #, UPC, SKU, etc.) to see if it's affected by this recall. If your product does not have an identifying number, check the picture to see if it matches.

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Issue

The recalled products were tested and found to pose an unacceptable risk of electric shock and/or fire. The products are uncertified, which means they do not meet the Canadian electrical safety standards and have not been approved for sale in Canada.

What you should do

Stop using the recalled product(s) and return them to the store where you bought them, or dispose of them.

Use only certified electrical products.

• Certified products can be identified by a recognized certification mark on the product.
• The certification mark must be on the product itself, not just the packaging.
• If you are unsure whether a product is certified, ask the retailer to show you the certification mark on the product before you buy it.

The following are some common Canadian certification marks you may find on your electrical products:

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