iPhone 5 And 5-S Wall Chargers Recalled Due To Fire Risk
DETROIT (CBS DETROIT) - Thousands of iPhone plug-in wall chargers sold at Charlotte Russe stores have been recalled due to fire concerns.
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the chargers can overheat and catch fire while in use, posing a fire hazard.
The recall is for the wall chargers with USB cords that are used to charge the iPhone 5 and 5-S.
All of the 3,200 affected products were sold at Charlotte Russe stores nationwide during October 2014 for about $13 each.
The chargers have a geometric print in mint green and pink or peach colors. Style numbers CRGT-003 or CRGT-004 are printed on the UPC sticker on the back side of the package. "Charlotte Russe" and "USB Cord & Wall Charger for iPhone 5/5S" are printed on the packaging.
The CPSC says one report of a charger catching on fire is what sparked the recall. There have been no injuries reported.
Consumers who bought the chargers are urged to immediately stop using them and contact the manufacturer, MiWorld, for a full refund.
Customers can call MiWorld Accessories toll-free at 877-936-6677 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email support@miworldaccessories.com.
