[{"RecallID":6711,"RecallNumber":"16148","RecallDate":"2016-04-19T00:00:00","Description":"This recall involves Brunton's Impel and Impel 2 rechargeable, portable battery packs that are used to charge cell phones, tablets, laptops and other devices. The Impel battery came in a rubberized shell in dark gray with orange or blue and the Impel 2 in light gray with black trim. The battery packs can be plugged into an A/C wall outlet, a 12 volt car charger or an attachable solar panel for recharging. They measure about 7.5 inches long by 7 inches wide by 1 inch thick. The lithium ion polymer battery packs have 16, and 19 volt outputs and a USB port. The Impel model also has a 12 volt output. Brunton is embossed on the top of the battery pack, along with the power button and five LED lights.","URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Brunton-Outdoors-Recalls-Battery-Packs","Title":"Brunton Outdoors Recalls Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard","ConsumerContact":"Brunton Outdoor at 800-443-4871 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.brunton.com and click on Impel Charger Product Recall the top or bottom of the page for more information.","LastPublishDate":"2016-04-22T00:00:00","Products":[{"Name":"Rechargeable battery packs","Description":"","Model":"","Type":"Batteries and Chargers","CategoryID":"67666","NumberOfUnits":"About 1,050 in the U.S. (in addition, about 40 were sold in Canada)"}],"Inconjunctions":[{"URL":"http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/57888r-eng.php"}],"Images":[{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16148..jpg","Caption":"Impel rechargeable, portable battery packs"},{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16148.1.jpg","Caption":"Impel 2 rechargeable, portable battery pack"},{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16148.2.jpg","Caption":"The battery packs have 16, and 19 volt outputs and a USB port. The Impel model also has a 12 volt output."}],"Injuries":[{"Name":"The firm has received two reports of battery packs overheating and catching on fire; with one incident resulting in about $25,000 of property damage and another one in a garage burning down with property and smoke damage to the adjacent residence. No injuries have been reported."}],"Manufacturers":[],"Retailers":[{"Name":"Adorama, Austin Canoe & Kayak, Moontrail, REI, The Clymb and other outdoor equipment retailers nationwide and online at www.amazon.com, www.backcountry.com, www.bhphotovideo.com, www.forestry-suppliers.com, and www.opticsplanet.com from February 2011 through May 2015 for about $300.","CompanyID":""}],"Importers":[{"Name":"Brunton Outdoor Inc., of Louisville, Colo.","CompanyID":""}],"Distributors":[],"SoldAtLabel":null,"ManufacturerCountries":[{"Country":"China"}],"ProductUPCs":[],"Hazards":[{"Name":"The power packs' lithium ion polymer batteries can overheat and catch on fire during charging, posing a fire hazard.","HazardType":"","HazardTypeID":""}],"Remedies":[{"Name":"Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power packs and contact Brunton for instructions on how to return the product for a full refund."}],"RemedyOptions":[{"Option":"Refund"}]}]