Affected components are limited to the Monoprice charging cable (Product # 4867) and 24W iClever Boost Cube...
Forbes Rehab Services Inc began a recall of Affected components are limited to the Monoprice charging cable (Product # 4867) and 24W iClever Boost Cube charging brick components for the SoundPOD... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Warning Added: Using damaged cables or chargers, or charging when moisture is present, can cause fire, electric shock, injury, or damage to Speech Generating Device or other property". As of , the recall status on record is Open, Classified.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-0423-2022
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Initiated
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Forbes Rehab Services Inc
- Product
- Affected components are limited to the Monoprice charging cable (Product # 4867) and 24W iClever Boost Cube charging brick components for the SoundPOD Bluetooth Speaker accessory to the ProSlate Speech Generation Devices (including Proslate 13: B398PS130; Proslate 10: B398PS100; Proslate 8: B398PS080; Proslate 4: B398PS040)
- Product code
- ILQ System, Communication, Powered
- Reason for recall
- Warning Added: Using damaged cables or chargers, or charging when moisture is present, can cause fire, electric shock, injury, or damage to Speech Generating Device or other property
- FDA root cause
- Under Investigation by firm
- Action
- Forbes AAC emailed the safety advisory notice to all customers on 10/11/2021. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: To utilize the USB power adapter safely and reduce the possibility of heat-related injury or damage, plug the power adapter directly into a power outlet. Don t use the power adapter in wet locations, such as near a sink, bathtub, or shower stall, and don t connect or disconnect the power adapter with wet hands. Avoid prolonged skin contact with the charging cable and connector when the charging cable is connected to a power source because it may cause discomfort or injury. Sleeping or sitting on the charging cable or connector should be avoided. Stop using the power adapter and any cables if any of the following conditions exist The power adapter plug or prongs are damaged. The charge cable becomes frayed or otherwise damaged. The power adapter is exposed to excessive moisture, or liquid is spilled into the power adapter. The power adapter has been dropped, and its enclosure is damaged. Current production has added a label to the charger brick warning customers not to use the charger if the cable is broken or damaged. States: WARNING: DO NOT USE CHARGER WITH DAMAGED OR BROKEN CABLES.
- Quantity in commerce
- 3065 units
- Distribution
- US Nationwide distribution.
- Product codes and lots
- All units
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-0423-2022 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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