Fire and burn

MiWorld Accessories Recalls Plug-in Wall Chargers for iPhones Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Charlotte Russe Stores

Recalled 2015-09-01. Fire and burn hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.

About 3,200Units
2015-09-01Recall date
YesInjuries

The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.

What was recalled
This recall involves wall chargers with USB cords that are used to charge the iPhone 5 and 5S. The chargers have a geometric print in mint green and peach colors. Style numbers CRGT-003 or CRGT-004 are printed on the UPC sticker on the back side of the package. "Charlotte Russe" and "USB Cord & Wall Charger for iPhone 5/5S" are printed on the packaging.
The hazard
The chargers can overheat and catch fire while in use, posing a fire hazard.
Injuries
There has been one report of the charger catching on fire. No injuries have been reported.
The remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using recalled chargers and contact MiWorld for a full refund.

The details

ProductsUSB Cord & Wall Chargers for iPhone 5/5S
Imported byMiWorld Accessories LLC
Made inChina
CPSC recall number15228
What a recall entitles you to

A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.

Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.

The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.

Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.

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