VRURC portable chargers Recall

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 19, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

Recall Summary
This recall involves VRURC portable chargers, model number “OD-B7,” which have built-in cables and a built-in wall plug. The model number is printed on the back of the recalled chargers. The chargers were sold in black, blue, green, orange, pink, red, and white color options. The recall was published on July 6, 2023, under Recall Number 23238. The recall notice was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall was initiated after a reported incident in which a VRURC portable charger caught fire on a commercial flight.

Affected Products
The recalled product is the VRURC portable charger with model number “OD-B7.” Approximately 190,000 units are affected. The chargers were sold exclusively on Amazon.com from July 2021 through May 2023, with a retail price between $30 and $40. The chargers were available in seven color options: black, blue, green, orange, pink, red, and white. The model number is printed on the back of each unit. The distributor of the recalled chargers is Shenzhen ChuangliJiacheng Technology Co. Ltd., d/b/a VRURC, of China. The product was manufactured in China.

Hazard Information
The recalled portable chargers can ignite, posing a fire hazard. VRURC has received one report of a fire involving the charger during a commercial flight. As a result of that incident, four flight attendants were transported to the hospital for smoke inhalation. No other incidents or injuries have been reported in the recall notice. The hazard is explicitly stated as the charger’s ability to ignite, which can lead to property damage and personal injury.

Consumer Action Required
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled portable chargers. After discontinuing use, consumers should contact VRURC to arrange for a free replacement product. The recall notice does not specify any additional steps such as returning the product to a store or disposing of it in a particular manner. Consumers are instructed to follow the contact procedures provided by VRURC to initiate the replacement process.

Official Remedy
The official remedy for this recall is a free replacement product. Consumers are not offered a refund or repair; the only remedy specified is a replacement charger. Consumers must contact VRURC directly to receive the replacement. The recall notice does not indicate that consumers need to provide proof of purchase or return the recalled unit, but the notice instructs consumers to contact VRURC for further instructions.

Contact Information
Consumers can contact VRURC for more information or to request a replacement by the following methods:
– Telephone: VRURC collect at 951-593-9128, available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
– Email: support@vrurcpower.com
– Online: Visit https://www.vrurcpower.com/pages/safety-recall or go to https://www.vrurcpower.com/ and click on “Recalls” at the top of the page.

No other contact methods are provided in the recall notice. Consumers are advised to use these channels to obtain further instructions and to initiate the replacement process. The recall notice does not list a physical address for returns or correspondence.

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