DGL Group Recalls Vibe USB Mobile Power Bars Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Five Below
CPSC recall 14162. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The power bar can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power bar, unplug it from the electrical outlet and return it to the DGL Group for a full refund and a $5 coupon towards another purchase at Five Below.
CPSC recall 14162 has the recall date 29 Apr 2014. The notice names the firm DGL Group. The recall has about 99,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2014 has 5,700 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Batteries and Chargers.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | DGL Group has received six reports of incidents involving melted parts, smoking, leaking batteries and fire resulting in reports of bursting power bars and minor property damage. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 99,000 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | This recall involves Vibe USB mobile power bars also known as portable USB power supply or portable chargers. The power bars were sold in black, white, blue, green, pink and purple. The rectangular-shaped power bars measure one square inch by three inches long and have a cord with key ring attached at the end. "Power Bank" is embossed on the face of the device. "Vibe" and "Power Bar" are printed on the front of the black packaging along with an image of the device in one of the six colors. Model number FB-Bar is printed below the UPC code on the bottom of the packaging |
| Product | Vibe USB Mobile Power Bar, About 99,000, Batteries and Chargers |
| Sold at | Five Below stores nationwide from January 2014 to March 2014 for about $5. |
| Importer | DGL Group Ltd |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 99,000Median of 2014: 5,700
- CPSC recalls of 2014
- 296
- Recalls of 2014 with one of the same hazards
- 31%
- Recalls of 2014 in the category Batteries and Chargers
- 2%
- Recalls on the register that name DGL Group
- 4
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 25 Jul 2024 | DGL Group Recalls Hover-1 Dynamo E-Scooters Due to Risk of Serious Injury and Crash Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart.com |
| 21 Dec 2023 | DGL Group Recalls Hover-1 Helix Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard |
| 19 May 2022 | DGL Group Recalls Hover-1 Superfly Hoverboards Due to Fall and Injury Hazards |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 14162The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 14162. https://recallregister.com/product/1667-dgl-group-recalls-vibe-usb-mobile-power-bars-due-to-fire-hazard-sold-e/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 14162 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
DGL Group has received six reports of incidents involving melted parts, smoking, leaking batteries and fire resulting in reports of bursting power bars and minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Five Below stores nationwide from January 2014 to March 2014 for about $5.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 14162?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 14162?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 99,000