Brunton Outdoors Recalls Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 16148. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The power packs' lithium ion polymer batteries can overheat and catch on fire during charging, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power packs and contact Brunton for instructions on how to return the product for a full refund.
CPSC recall 16148 has the recall date 19 Apr 2016. The notice names the firm Brunton Outdoor. The recall has about 1,050 units. The median CPSC recall of 2016 has 6,400 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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| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received two reports of battery packs overheating and catching on fire; with one incident resulting in about $25,000 of property damage and another one in a garage burning down with property and smoke damage to the adjacent residence. No injuries have been reported. |
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| Units | 1,050 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | This recall involves Brunton's Impel and Impel 2 rechargeable, portable battery packs that are used to charge cell phones, tablets, laptops and other devices. The Impel battery came in a rubberized shell in dark gray with orange or blue and the Impel 2 in light gray with black trim. The battery packs can be plugged into an A/C wall outlet, a 12 volt car charger or an attachable solar panel for recharging. They measure about 7.5 inches long by 7 inches wide by 1 inch thick. The lithium ion polymer battery packs have 16, and 19 volt outputs and a USB port. The Impel model also has a 12 volt output. Brunton is embossed on the top of the battery pack, along with the power button and five LED lights. |
| Product | Rechargeable battery packs, About 1,050 in the U.S. (in addition, about 40 were sold in Canada), Batteries and Chargers |
| Sold at | Adorama, Austin Canoe & Kayak, Moontrail, REI, The Clymb and other outdoor equipment retailers nationwide and online at www.amazon.com, www.backcountry.com, www.bhphotovideo.com, www.forestry-suppliers.com, and www.opticsplanet.com from February 2011 through May 2015 for about $300. |
| Importer | Brunton Outdoor Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 1,050Median of 2016: 6,400
- CPSC recalls of 2016
- 330
- Recalls of 2016 with one of the same hazards
- 30%
- Recalls of 2016 in the category Batteries and Chargers
- 2%
- Recalls on the register that name Brunton Outdoor
- 1
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- CPSC recall notice 16148The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 16148. https://recallregister.com/product/6711-brunton-outdoors-recalls-battery-packs-due-to-fire-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 16148 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received two reports of battery packs overheating and catching on fire; with one incident resulting in about $25,000 of property damage and another one in a garage burning down with property and smoke damage to the adjacent residence. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Adorama, Austin Canoe & Kayak, Moontrail, REI, The Clymb and other outdoor equipment retailers nationwide and online at www.amazon.com, www.backcountry.com, www.bhphotovideo.com, www.forestry-suppliers.com, and www.opticsplanet.com from February 2011 through May 2015 for about $300.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 16148?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 16148?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 1,050 in the U.S. (in addition, about 40 were sold in Canada)