FDA Recall Open, Classified

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)

Recall: Z-0423-2022 · Initiated October 11, 2021

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0423-2022
Event Number
89134
Firm
Forbes Rehab Services Inc
FEI Number
1000136418
Product Code
ILQ
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Initiated
October 11, 2021
Address
181 Illinois Ave S, Mansfield, OH, 44905-2825

Description

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)

Reason

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

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.

Distribution

US Nationwide distribution.

Quantity

3065 units