VRURC is recalling 190,000 portable chargers that were sold exclusively on Amazon after one caught on fire during a commercial flight.
The fire caused four flight attendants to be transported to a hospital and treated for smoke inhalation.
The VRURC portable chargers were sold exclusively on Amazon from July 2021 through May 2023 for between $30 and $40. They can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
This recall involves VRURC portable chargers with model number “OD-B7,” which have built-in cables and a built-in wall plug.
The model number is printed on the back of the recalled chargers. The chargers were sold in black, blue, green, orange, pink, red, and white colors.
If you have one of these chargers, you should immediately stop using it and contact VRURC for a free replacement.
How to contact VRURC for a replacement
Contact VRURC to receive a replacement charger.
- Call collect at 951-593-9128 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
- Email support@vrurcpower.com
- Or contact them online at vrurcpower.com/pages/safety-recall
More information about this recall, and other recalls, is available on the CPSC website.