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Vibe USB Mobile Power Bar

CPSC Recall #14-162 — April 29, 2014

Recall #14-162 Date: April 29, 2014 Remedy: Refund

Product

Vibe USB Mobile Power Bar

Description

The Vibe power bar, also known as a portable power supply or portable charger, can overheat. Incident reports include smoking, fire and bursting power bars.

Hazard

The power bar can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents / Injuries

DGL Group has received six reports of incidents involving melted parts, smoking, leaking batteries and fire resulting in reports of bursting power bars and minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power bar, unplug it from the electrical outlet and return it to the DGL Group for a full refund and a $5 coupon towards another purchase at Five Below.

Units Affected

About 99,000

Sold At

Five Below stores nationwide from January 2014 to March 2014 for about $5.

Manufactured In

China

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Check if you purchased it and follow the remedy instructions — contact the manufacturer for a Refund. If you experienced an injury, report it to the CPSC SaferProducts.gov.

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