Gemini Recalls Power Adaptor/Chargers Due to Burn Hazard
CPSC recall 14228. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The adaptors can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled adaptors/chargers and throw them away.
CPSC recall 14228 has the recall date 10 Jul 2014. The notice names the firm Gemini Manufacturing. The recall has about 31,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2014 has 5,700 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Burn. CPSC gives the product type Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received one report of a consumer who was burned on their hand. |
|---|---|
| Units | 31,000 |
| Remedy options | Dispose |
| Description | The recalled adaptor/chargers are used to charge cell phones and other electronic products and have model number ADCP3-1000 imprinted on the plug side of the adaptor. They are plastic cubes about 1" to 1 ¼" on one side with two prongs for plugging into an electrical outlet and a USB port on the other. Recalled chargers come in five different colors: black, blue, green, red and white. |
| Product | Power adaptor/chargers (promotional giveaway), About 31,000, Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Sold at | The recalled adaptors/chargers were distributed free as a promotional giveaway at trade shows nationwide from October 2013 to April 2014. |
| Distributor | Gemini Manufacturing Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 31,000Median of 2014: 5,700
- CPSC recalls of 2014
- 296
- Recalls of 2014 with one of the same hazards
- 21%
- Recalls of 2014 in the category Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Gemini Manufacturing
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 14228The 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 14228. https://recallregister.com/product/1724-gemini-recalls-power-adaptor-chargers-due-to-burn-hazard/. 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 14228 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received one report of a consumer who was burned on their hand.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
The recalled adaptors/chargers were distributed free as a promotional giveaway at trade shows nationwide from October 2013 to April 2014.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 14228?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Dispose
- How many units are in CPSC recall 14228?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 31,000