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Rechargeable Power Banks Recalled by Daniel M. Friedman & Associates Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled 2019-03-26. Fire and burn hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.

About 170,500Units

2019-03-26Recall date

YesInjuries

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

What was recalled: This recall involves Universal Rechargeable Power Banks for use with smart phones and tablets. The recalled chargers came in a variety of colors and shapes, including a unicorn head, a cat with sunglasses, and a rainbow between two clouds.
The hazard: The power banks can overheat, posing a fire hazard
Injuries: The firm has received three reports of the charger overheating including one report of a house fire causing up to $150,000 in property damage. No injuries reported received.
The remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power banks and contact Daniel M. Friedman & Associates to arrange to return the product for a full refund.

The details

Products	Universal rechargeable power banks
Made by	Yiwu City Fuman Leather & Accessories Co., Ltd
Imported by	Daniel M. Friedman & Associates, a division
Made in	China
Sold at	Kohl's
CPSC recall number	19090

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.