Popkiller Recalls USB Chargers, Adapters and Cables Due to Fire and Electric Shock Hazards
CPSC recall 14233. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Improperly mounted plug blades, and inadequate electronic circuitry create a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the phone accessories and return the product to a store where sold or send to Popkiller Headquarters for a full merchandise credit.
CPSC recall 14233 has the recall date 17 Jul 2014. The notice names the firm Shenzhen Qiwei Electronic Co., Ltd., Guangdong, China. The recall has about 2,500 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 Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery.
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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 | None reported |
|---|---|
| Units | 2,500 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | This recall involves Popkiller mini USB car charger power adapters, universal USB power adapters and 8-pin USB data sync charging cables. The car charger has model number HHT-001 located on the flat side of the charger below the USB port. The charger measures 2 inches tall and 1 inch in diameter at its widest point. The Universal USB Power adapter has model number A1265 printed directly above the plug blades on the grey surface. The adapter measures 1.5 inches at its longest point and 1 inch wide. There is no model number printed on the 8-pin USB charging cables. All of the recalled products are sold separately and come in the colors red, orange, green, blue, purple and pink. |
| Product | USB car charger adapters, power adapters and 8-pin charger cables, About 2,500, Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Sold at | Popkiller retail locations in Los Angeles and Costa Mesa, California, from June 2013 through April 2014 for about $4.50 to $6.50. |
| Manufacturer | Shenzhen Qiwei Electronic Co., Ltd., Guangdong, China |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 2,500Median 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 Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Shenzhen Qiwei Electronic Co., Ltd., Guangdong, China
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 14233The 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 14233. https://recallregister.com/product/1729-popkiller-recalls-usb-chargers-adapters-and-cables-due-to-fire-and-ele/. 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 14233 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Popkiller retail locations in Los Angeles and Costa Mesa, California, from June 2013 through April 2014 for about $4.50 to $6.50.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 14233?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 14233?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 2,500