34,600 HTRC BATTERY CHARGERS RECALLED; FIRE HAZARD
Name of Product:
HTRC C240 battery chargers
Hazard:
The chargers can ignite or cause a connected battery to ignite, posing fire and burn hazards and risk of serious injury and death.
Remedy:
Recall Date:
December 12, 2024
Units:
About 34,600
Consumer Contact:
HTRC collect at 951-215-8389 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, email [email protected], or visit www.ht-rc.com/recalls.asp or www.ht-rc.com and click on “Recalls” at the top of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Description:
This recall involves HTRC C240 battery chargers sold for charging lithium-ion batteries. The defective chargers are black with two blue screens, numbered 1 and 2, and the model identifier “C240 DUO” printed between the screens. The brand name “HTRC” is printed at the bottom left corner.
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chargers and contact HTRC for instructions on how to return the chargers for a full refund.
Incidents/Injuries:
HTRC has received 32 reports of fire and other thermal incidents including five reports of significant property damage and one report of injury.
Sold At:
AliExpress.com, Amazon.com, Banggood.com, eBay.com, HTRC-Direct.com and RCGoing.com from December 2017 through June 2024 for between $65 and $290.
Manufacturer(s):
Shenzhen Haitan Technology Co. Ltd., d/b/a HTRC, of China
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
25-066