The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a recall for HTRC C240 battery chargers, citing potential fire and burn hazards. The chargers, designed to charge lithium-ion batteries, can malfunction and cause fires, posing a serious risk of injury or even death.
Recall Details
The affected HTRC C240 battery chargers are black with two blue screens, labeled 1 and 2. The model identifier “C240 DUO” is printed between the screens, and the brand name “HTRC” appears in the bottom left corner. Approximately 34,600 units are included in this recall.
Consumers are urged to immediately stop using the recalled chargers and contact HTRC for instructions on how to return them for a full refund.
HTRC has received 32 reports of fire and other thermal incidents linked to the chargers. These incidents include five reports of significant property damage and one report of injury.
The chargers were sold online at AliExpress.com, Amazon.com, Banggood.com, eBay.com, HTRC-Direct.com, and RCGoing.com from December 2017 through June 2024, with prices ranging from $65 to $290. They were manufactured by Shenzhen Haitan Technology Co. Ltd., d/b/a HTRC, of China.
Consumer Contact
Consumers seeking more information or instructions for returning the chargers can contact HTRC at 951-215-8389 between 6 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. ET, and 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. ET. They can also 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.
