HTRC C240 battery chargers
CPSC Recall #25-066 — December 12, 2024
Product
HTRC C240 battery chargers
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.
Hazard
The chargers can ignite or cause a connected battery to ignite, posing fire and burn hazards and risk of serious injury and death.
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chargers and contact HTRC for instructions on how to return the chargers for a full refund.
Units Affected
About 34,600
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
Shenzhen Haitan Technology Co. Ltd., d/b/a HTRC, of China
Manufactured In
China