Tumi is recalling about 5,000 mobile power packs because the lithium-ion cells used in the packs can ignite or explode while charging, posing a fire hazard. This hazard is only present for units that have not been charged.
There were two reports of consumers experiencing small fires during their initial charge. No injuries were reported.
The recalled Mobile Power Pack is a mobile device that receives an AC charge in a compact battery pack that will then give five DC charges to small electronic devices including mobile phones, MP-3 players, Blackberries, and PDAs. The power pack is black and silver and is rectangular in shape. The front of it has a small circular control panel. The front also displays the word "Tumi" engraved on a silver button located towards the bottom of the device. Style number 14362 is printed on the power pack packaging.
The power packs, made in China, were sold by Tumi retail stores, department and specialty stores nationwide and www.Tumi.com from August 2007 through March 2008 for $135.
If the unit has not been used and has never been charged, please do not try to charge it. Contact Tumi customer care for instructions on how to return the power pack and receive a free replacement power pack. If you have charged the unit previously without incident, you can continue to use the product.
For additional information, contact Tumi customer care at (800) 530-0069 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.Tumi.com.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
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