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'Fire Risk Warning' Issued For 320K Jeeps In Massive Recall 'Fire Risk Warning' Issued For 320K Jeeps In Massive Recall
'Fire Risk Warning' Issued For 320K Jeeps In Massive Recall Fires linked to high-voltage batteries have prompted a recall of hundreds of thousands of Jeep plug-in hybrid vehicles, federal safety officials said. Chrysler is recalling about 320,000 vehicles, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration notice from Wednesday, Oct. 30. The NHTSA issued a "Fire Risk Warning" for 2020-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4Xe and 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4Xe models. Problems in the high-voltage battery could cause it to fail internally, leading to a vehicle fire while driving or parked. Owners are advised to park outside and away from buildings un…
Ten People Burned By Portable Chargers, Sparking Massive Recall Ten People Burned By Portable Chargers, Sparking Massive Recall
Ten People Burned By Portable Chargers, Sparking Massive Recall More than 27,000 wireless power chargers are being recalled after lithium-ion batteries inside them reportedly caught fire, burning users and sparking safety concerns. iWALK has issued the recall for about 27,500 magnetic wireless power banks, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, May 29. The recall includes three models of pocket-sized chargers manufactured by U2O Global. The batteries can overheat and ignite, posing a serious risk of fires and burns. At least 15 incidents have been reported, including 10 burn injuries, according to the CPSC. Th…
Portable Chargers Spark Several Fires, Prompting Massive Recall Portable Chargers Spark Several Fires, Prompting Massive Recall
Portable Chargers Spark Several Fires, Prompting Massive Recall A recall was issued for a popular high-capacity phone charger sold on Amazon and other major retailers after dozens of alarming battery incidents, including some chargers that caught fire. About 55,380 Baseus 65-watt portable chargers have been recalled, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, May 1. The lithium-ion batteries in the chargers can overheat, posing a fire risk. According to the CPSC, Baseus has received 76 reports of overheating, including 72 cases of the battery bulging. The issue has sparked four fires, three of which caused property damage. …