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Gemini recalls power adaptor/chargers due to burn hazard

MEDIA RELEASE

Gemini USB A/C Power Adaptors/Chargers

Gemini USB A/C Power Adaptors/Chargers

Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Recall Summary

Name of product:
Power adaptor/chargers (promotional giveaway)

Hazard:
The adaptors can overheat, posing a burn hazard.

Consumer Contact:
Gemini toll-free at (877) 230- 4986 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.geminimanufacturing.net and click on the “Safety Notice” link for more information.

Recall Details

Units
About 31,000

Gemini USB A/C Power Adaptor/Charger Label

Gemini USB A/C Power Adaptor/Charger Label

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.

Incidents/Injuries
The firm has received one report of a consumer who was burned on their hand.

Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled adaptors/chargers and throw them away.

Distributed by
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., of Gaffney, S.C.

Manufactured in
China

To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury go online to www.SaferProducts.gov or call CPSC’s Hotline at (800) 638-2772 or teletypewriter at (301) 595-7054 for the hearing impaired. Consumers can obtain news release and recall information at www.cpsc.gov, on Twitter @OnSafety or by subscribing to CPSC’s free e-mail newsletters.

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