HTRC C240 Battery Chargers Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Risk of Serious Injury and Death; Manufactured by Shenzhen Haitan Technology Co.

What is recalled

• HTRC C240 battery chargers

This recall involves HTRC C240 battery chargers sold for charging lithium-ion batteries. The defective chargers are black with two blue screens, numbered 1 and 2, and the model identifier "C240 DUO" printed between the screens. The brand name "HTRC" is printed at the bottom left corner.

Hazard

• The chargers can ignite or cause a connected battery to ignite, posing fire and burn hazards and risk of serious injury and death.

Remedy

• Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chargers and contact HTRC for instructions on how to return the chargers for a full refund.

Remedy type: Refund.

Injuries reported to CPSC

• HTRC has received 32 reports of fire and other thermal incidents, including five reports of significant property damage and one report of injury.

Who sold it

Shenzhen Haitan Technology Co. Ltd., d/b/a HTRC, of China

• AliExpress.com, Amazon.com, Banggood.com, eBay.com, HTRC-Direct.com and RCGoing.com from December 2017 through June 2024 for between $65 and $290.

Country of manufacture: China.

Consumer contact

HTRC collect at 951-215-8389 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, email servicesupport@ht-rc.com, or visit www.ht-rc.com/recalls.asp or www.ht-rc.com and click on "Recalls" at the top of the page for more information.