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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	4 in 1 Charger Importer: Longtech Computer Distribution, Markham, Ontario Retailer: CDC Computers, Winnipeg, Manitoba Number of units: 53
	Desktop Charger 6-ports Importer: ComGears Canada, Markham, Ontario Retailer: CDC Computers, Winnipeg, Manitoba Number of units: 100
	Iconnek by Lifestyle Double Port USB Charger Model #: 310573 UPC: 627997105732 Colors : white with an orange, blue, red or grey band Importer and retailer: Les Variétés P. Prud'Homme inc., St-Jérôme, Quebec Number of units: 4,341
	4 in 1 Charger Importer: Longtech Computer Distribution, Markham, Ontario Retailer: CDC Computers, Winnipeg, Manitoba Number of units: 53
	Desktop Charger 6-ports Importer: ComGears Canada, Markham, Ontario Retailer: CDC Computers, Winnipeg, Manitoba Number of units: 100
	Iconnek by Lifestyle Double Port USB Charger Model #: 310573 UPC: 627997105732 Colors : white with an orange, blue, red or grey band Importer and retailer: Les Variétés P. Prud'Homme inc., St-Jérôme, Quebec Number of units: 4,341
	4 in 1 Charger Importer: Longtech Computer Distribution, Markham, Ontario Retailer: CDC Computers, Winnipeg, Manitoba Number of units: 53
	Desktop Charger 6-ports Importer: ComGears Canada, Markham, Ontario Retailer: CDC Computers, Winnipeg, Manitoba Number of units: 100
	Iconnek by Lifestyle Double Port USB Charger Model #: 310573 UPC: 627997105732 Colors : white with an orange, blue, red or grey band Importer and retailer: Les Variétés P. Prud'Homme inc., St-Jérôme, Quebec Number of units: 4,341

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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Additional information

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Background

As part of a planned national sampling and compliance project, Health Canada tested a number of uncertified USB chargers.

For more information, visit the Electrical Product Safety page on Canada.ca.

Details

Publish date
May 26, 2018

Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall

Category:
Consumer Products

Subcategory:
Tools and Electrical Products

Issue:
Fire Hazard, Electrical Hazard

Audience:
General Public

Identification number:
RA-66298

edia and public inquiries

For the media:
Health Canada
613-957-2983

For the public:
Health Canada
613-957-2991
1-866-225-0709

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Date modified:: 2017-12-01

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