VRURC, a major manufacturer of chargers, batteries, and other electronic products, has announced a recall for its portable chargers due to a fire hazard. At least one incident has been reported where the chargers caught fire during a commercial flight, resulting in at least four people requiring medical attention. Anyone who has one of these chargers should cease using them immediately and contact the manufacturer for a replacement.

What is VRURC?

VRURC is the alternative name for Shenzhen ChuangliJiacheng Technology Co. Ltd., an electronics manufacturer based out of China. It sells its products worldwide, which includes batteries, chargers, and power banks, among other things. The company sold its chargers exclusively through Amazon in the United States.

What Are These Portable Chargers?

The VRURC portable chargers were a type of portable wall charger with model number OD-B7, which were intended to charge cell phones and other compatible devices. They were sold in black, blue, green, orange, pink, red and white color options, and came with built-in cables and a built-in wall plug. They were sold on Amazon between July 2021 and May 2023 for between $30 and $40 across the United States, with approximately 190,000 units sold.

Why Were They Recalled?

These portable chargers were recalled after it was found they could overheat and catch fire while in use, posing a potential burn hazard. One of these devices caught fire during a commercial flight, resulting in smoke flooding the sealed cabin. At least four flight attendants were hospitalized due to smoke inhalation from this incident.

What Should You Do?

If you have one of these portable chargers you should stop using them immediately, and contact the manufacturer for a free replacement. If you were injured as a result of using this product, you should seek immediate medical attention. You should also contact a lawyer with experience handling defective product cases, who can assist you with getting the justice you deserve.

 

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