The charger can overheat while in use
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Tectron International of Vernon, Calif., is recalling about 55,000 3-in-1 USB phone chargers
The charger can overheat while in use, posing a fire hazard.
There are 2 reports of a the USB charger melting. No injuries or property damage were reported.
The 3-in-1 USB charging cable is used to charge iPhone4S/4G/3GS/3G, iPhone5, iPad mini/iPad4 and android phones. The 10-foot white cord has a USB plug on one end. The other end has 3 plugs: 30-pin plug for the iPad First Generation and iPhone 4S and earlier models; Lightning plug for the iPhone5 and later models and the iPad 2 and later models; and mini USB plug. The cable comes in a transparent sealed pouch. Item NO. USB29B is printed on label on the outside of the pouch.
The charging cables, manufactured in China, were sold by AGI Fund raising, The Chip Shoppe, CPK Inc, Evergreen Fund raising, Great American Opportunities and Paragon Promotions for school fundraisers from July 2014, to August 2014, for about $3.50.
Consumers may contact Tectron International toll free at (844) 582-3152 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.