Fire Hazard Spurs Recall of Hyper Products USB-C Chargers
Hyper Products is recalling about 18,200 USB-C chargers because they can overheat, posing a fire hazard, reported the Consumer Product Safety Commission Thursday. The 65- and 100-watt chargers, sourced from China, were sold mainly through B&H in New York and…
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the Hyper Products online store, said CPSC. Hyper Products has received seven reports of chargers overheating, resulting in product damage, but no injuries were reported, said the agency. Hyper also recalled 13,700 USB-C battery packs, which also can overheat, CPSC said. Consumers are advised to contact Hyper Products for a refund in the form of a store credit equal to the purchase price at the company’s e-commerce site.