CPSC recall 16148
Rechargeable battery packs
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2016-04-22
On 2016-04-22 the CPSC announced a recall of Rechargeable battery packs by Brunton Outdoor, citing the power packs' lithium ion polymer batteries can overheat and catch on fire during charging, posing a fire hazard.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16148 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2016-04-19 |
| Published | 2016-04-22 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Brunton Outdoor |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Rechargeable battery packs | This recall involves Brunton's Impel and Impel 2 rechargeable, portable battery packs that are used to charge cell phones, tablets, laptops and other devices. The Impel battery came in a rubberized shell in dark gray with orange or blue and the Impel 2 in light gray with black trim. The battery packs can be plugged into an A/C wall outlet, a 12 volt car charger or an attachable solar panel for recharging. They measure about 7.5 inches long by 7 inches wide by 1 inch thick. The lithium ion polymer battery packs have 16, and 19 volt outputs and a USB port. The Impel model also has a 12 volt output. Brunton is embossed on the top of the battery pack, along with the power button and five LED lights.
Reason
The power packs' lithium ion polymer batteries can overheat and catch on fire during charging, posing a fire hazard.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Brunton-Outdoors-Recalls-Battery-Packs
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