Amazon electric wiring
11 reports to CPSC, the latest made Oct 28, 2017. A report isn’t a recall.
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At a glance
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- 11reports to CPSC
- Oct 28, 2017the latest report was made
- Jul 11, 2011the earliest
- 0with the company’s comments
- Brand
- Amazon
- Makers
- Amazon.com LLC and FLEXTRONICS INTERNATIONAL USA INCMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
- Product
- Electric wiringNot panel boards or outletsCPSC’s product type: Electric Wire or Wiring Systems (Excl Panelboards Recept (code 4062), in Home Maintenance and Structures: Electrical Systems
Other ways the reports write the brand (4)
“Amazon Kindle”, “Amazon Kindle (I have photos--your system won’t upload them)”, “Amazon Kindle 2” and “Amazon Kindle 3”
By month
The numbers, as a table
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| October 2017 | 1 |
| July 2015 | 1 |
| September 2012 | 1 |
| June 2012 | 1 |
| April 2012 | 1 |
| December 2011 | 3 |
| October 2011 | 1 |
| August 2011 | 1 |
| July 2011 | 1 |
How badly anyone was hurt
- No one hurt 10 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
- Not said 1 CPSC: Unspecified
As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.
The reports, as CPSC published them
Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.
Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.
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No one hurt Made Oct 28, 2017, sent to the company Mar 1, 2018, published by CPSC Mar 15, 2018
The product, in the report: My wife noticed a burning smell in our home. When she investigated further, she noticed that an “Amazon” branded usb power cord (AC adapter) was melting. The cord was melting where the usb portion plugged into the part with the electrical outlet prongs. The model number is: PE98ED. The p/n is PA-1050-07AZ. It is rated at 5W.
My wife noticed a burning smell in our home. When she investigated further, she noticed that an “Amazon” branded usb power cord was melting. The cord was melting where the usb portion plugged into the part with the electrical outlet prongs. The model number is: PE98ED. The p/n is PA-1050-07AZ
- Model
- PE98ED
- Bought from
- Amazon.com
- Where
- Unspecified: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Spouse
- As this report names them
- Brand Amazon, made or sold by Amazon.com LLC
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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Not said Made Jul 4, 2015, sent to the company Jul 16, 2015, published by CPSC Jul 30, 2015
The product, in the report: Product Description from Amazon Website: INPUT :100-240V 50-60Hz Output:16.5V 3.65A ( LED intelligent control charging mode ) T-shape connector provides for a low profile while charging your laptop Satisfaction guaranteed and backed by a one year replacement warranty Product safety coefficient of 100% AC Input: 100-240V~ 50-60Hz 1.5A DC Output: 16.5V 3.65A Compatible Part Number : A1181 A1184 A1330 A1344 A1278 MA538 661-0443 661-4269 661-4485 661-4259 661-4339 Compatible Models: Apple Mac Book: MA254 MA255 MA472 MA699 MA700 MA701 MA892 MA896 MB061 MB062 MB063 MB118 MB240 MC207 MB402 MB403 MB404 MB466 MB467 MB699 AB811 MB881 MB990 MB991 MC240 MC374 MC375 MC516 MC700 MC724
This product is a charger for an Apple Macbook. I used the charger under normal circumstances, with no additional equipment between the device and the wall outlet, or between the device and the computer. The charger heats up tremendously while it’s connected to the computer, to the point that it is nearly impossible to touch. When the device is not charging the computer, it returns to a steady state. However, the extreme heat has caused the outer casing of the device to warp and pit, and looks as if it could completely fail, resulting in injury. I reported this problem to Amazon but, apart from receiving a photo of the item from me, I am not sure that they will follow up. The “seller” of this item was removed from Amazon since my purchase, but the item itself continues to be sold by other sellers. URL listed below:
http://goo.gl/hviO7D (sold by General)
- Model
- A1234
- Serial number
- C0614960BV2DCM9AV
- Bought from
- Amazon
- Bought
- Jun 18, 2015
- Where
- BAY HARBOR ISLANDS, Florida: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- made or sold by Amazon.com LLC
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Unspecified
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No one hurt Made Sep 18, 2012, sent to the company Sep 27, 2012, published by CPSC Oct 12, 2012
The product, in the report: Amazon power charger device
First, I would like to say that with each passing day both property and people are at risk charging their Amazon Kindle. I am very concerned and feel that there should be an immediate recall on the Kindle power cord (cable) manufactured for my device, the 2nd generation keyboard, at least this is what the Amazon customer rep called my device. I called Amazon to notify them of the scary incident we experiened, and they offerred to replace the power adapter/charger. I explained that this was not the true purpose of my call and continued to explain the following incident. I urged them to recall the cord immediately in order to prevent electrocution,shock, and fire that could cause loss of life and property as well. They told me that this is the first they had heard of this but would send my concerns to some team at Amazon.
I later went online and googled kindle power cord defective, or recall or somthing similar to these words. I was taken to Amazon where comments were posted and replacement cords were for sale. There were many comments stating similar experiences to ours concerning the cable. Amazon had to have known about this problem because others have alredy contacted them and posted comments. The reps I spoke with previously did not hesitate to offer to replace the cord but wanted to charge me for shipping. I now believe they were aware of the problem.
I then spent about 40 minutes composing a comment on the Amazon product review section concerning the power cord and urging anyone reading my post to file a report with you, and to call and urge Amazon to take the responsibility to issue a recall. I guess Amazon intercepted the message as I never saw my comment that I spent much time composing and felt such urgency to post. I was told by two seperate Amazon reps yesterday that someone from Amazon would contact me today by phone. I have not heard from Amazon. The incident is described and follows.
We were packing to leave on vacation last week. The Kindle had been plugged into a surge protected power strip where we charge telephones as well as the Kindle. [REDACTED] wanted to take the Kindle and charger with us, she reached to unplug it by pulling on the plug to release it from the outlet. As she did this she noticed that part of the wire was bare and small pieces of the cable’s insulation had fallen off and onto the top of the console where the power strip sits. As she held the cord to determine how bizarre this was, more of the cracked pieces fell away leaving large and small sections of bare wire! The insulation was cracked all along the cord and just a slight touch caused pieces to break away and fall off. The pieces of cable insulation material upon inspection appear to be brittle as well. If [REDACTED] had pulled the cord from the outlet by using any part of the cord to assist its release, like most children and teenagers often do, she would have been shocked or electrocuted completing this action. If papers had been laying near or in contact with the bare wire, we may have not made it to our vacation the night it was charging. I can assure you that this charger has never been used by children, been in extreme conditions, or exposed to extreme temperatures or harsh conditions of any kind. It has been in a climate controlled environment and only used by adults. The Kindle and charger will be 3 years old this Christmas.
I can honestly say that I have seen and used many appliance cables and cords over my lifetime but have never seen a power cable’s protective insulation on any appliance break down like this. There is no melting of the plastic. It just appears to be a substandard material not sufficient for this application used to manufacture the cable. I would be more than happy to send the power cable to you for inspection and testing but only if you agree to pursue this because I may need to send it to a future contact if you do not choose to act.
I have no idea how many Kindles are in American homes. I am guessing that millions have been sold. I am very concerned and feel that I have a personal responsibility to not only report this to you but to insure that Amazon proceeds with a recall. It is important that I hear from you concerning the actions that you are willing to take. I will excersise every resource available to prevent innocent people from being harmed or killed by electrical shock and from having a house fire possibly causing loss of life due to the use of this inferior and dangerous product. I informed the Amazon rep that they could send me a new cord but the Kindle will not be used unless I know for sure that this new cord is safe. I have no idea that the replacement cord will be safe, especially if they are still having this product made in China with inferior materials.
I am including information printed between the plug prongs of my power cord. I feel this may be beneficial to you to identify my power cord and others out there in American homes. I AM SURE THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT OTHER MODEL NUMBERS MIGHT BE INVOLVED AS WELL.! I bought this kindle as a Christmas gift for my roomate, [REDACTED] I consider both of us to be victims. I am so glad she was not hurt.I filled out this entire form and the page disappeared after I loaded photos. I had to do it twice. I was not sure which of the numbers below were serial numbers when trying to fill in the blocks on the form.
Input 100-240V-0.15A 50-60 Hz/Output 4.9V=0.85A/ 54pt EZ233466/flextronics pin 09500043-200
model no. A00810 MADE IN CHINA
My phone number is [REDACTED]
Sincerely, [REDACTED]
- Model
- 800810
- UPC
- don’t know
- Serial number
- not sure which numbers are serial #
- Bought from
- AMAZON
- Bought
- Dec 9, 2009, about then
- Where
- Toano, Virginia: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 55, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Friend /
Neighbor / Co-worker - As this report names them
- Brand Amazon, made or sold by FLEXTRONICS INTERNATIONAL USA INC
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Jun 11, 2012, sent to the company Jun 19, 2012, published by CPSC Jul 3, 2012
The product, in the report: Amazon Kindle 2 e book reader Model. D00511 (charging cord)
I purchased a Kindle 2 from Amazon in February 2009. I noticed recently that the insulation surrounding the cable used to connect the Kindle to the charger is disintegrating. Wires are exposed and is an electric shock hazard
- Model
- Kindle 2 D00511
- Serial number
- 8002A1A090124149
- Bought from
- Amazon
- Bought
- Feb 21, 2009, about then
- Where
- Germantown, Maryland: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unknown
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Amazon Kindle 2, made or sold by Amazon.com LLC
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Apr 10, 2012, sent to the company Apr 17, 2012, published by CPSC May 8, 2012
The product, in the report: USB cable used to power and charge Kindle e-reader. Connects Kindle to wall outlet or computer.
My high school library has a set of 11 Amazon Kindle e-readers. The plastic-coated charging cables on all of them have begun to disintegrate, exposing wiring underneath. I believe the visible wiring is actually part of the cable’s reinforcement--and not the wiring that carries electricity--but it has a loose weave that could be parted, exposing the live wires. I will attach a photo.
- Model
- Unknown
- Bought from
- Amazon.com
- Bought
- Apr 1, 2009, about then
- Where
- Portage, Pennsylvania: School
- Who was involved
- Unknown
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Amazon Kindle, made or sold by Amazon.com LLC
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Dec 24, 2011, sent to the company Jan 4, 2012, published by CPSC Jan 19, 2012
The product, in the report: Amazon Kindle chager wire
I reported once and the computer froze up when I tried to upload photos. This is a report of a potential fire/shock hazard from an Amazon Kindle e-reader’s recharging wire whose plastic coating crumbled, exposing the bare electric wire.
This is about the 6th time I’ve tried to file this report--your system freezes my computer when I try to upload photos, then when you save, it bounces you back to the beginning to start over all again. Your system is very frustrating and probably loses many filings. If the federal government can’t do something as simple as this, how can you expect the government to take over our health care system???? After I file here I will contact UL, a private organization that will probably do a much better job. This will be a good test to see who responds first. This is taking up so much time.
Anyway...
- Model
- A00810
- Serial number
- 09060AZF
- Bought from
- amazon.com
- Bought
- Dec 1, 2009, about then
- Where
- El Cerrito, California: Unspecified
- Who was involved
- Age 55, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Amazon Kindle (I have photos--your system won’t upload them), made or sold by FLEXTRONICS INTERNATIONAL USA INC
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Dec 18, 2011, sent to the company Dec 27, 2011, published by CPSC Jan 19, 2012
The product, in the report: Amazon Kindle USB Cable, White, received Dec. 2009 for a 2nd Generation Amazon Kindle.
Product: Amazon Kindle Power Adapter Cable for a 2nd generation Amazon Kindle. Received new in Dec. 2009. This month (Dec. 2011) the plastic coating around the cable began to crack and fall apart, exposing the wire. This is occurring all up and down the cable. The cable has seen normal use -- it generally sits on my dresser in our heated / air conditioned home and has not been used for anything other than recharging the Kindle. From the reviews of this product on Amazon.com, this appears to be a common problem that has happened to many other customers. Amazon is replacing the product for me free of charge. However, if I had not noticed the cracking and crazing, I could have easily received a shock.
- Bought from
- Amazon
- Bought
- Dec 1, 2009, about then
- Where
- Unspecified: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Amazon Kindle, made or sold by Amazon.com LLC
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Dec 2, 2011, sent to the company Jan 12, 2012, published by CPSC Dec 27, 2011
The product, in the report: SATA/PATA/IDE Drive to USB 2.0 Adapter Converter Cable for 2.5 / 3.5 Inch Hard Drive / Optical Drive with External AC Power Adapter
I bought a item from Amazon, through BlueMall, mfg by Generic Electronics
This item SATA/PATA/IDE Drive to USB 2.0 Adapter Converter Cable for 2.5 / 3.5 Inch Hard Drive / Optical Drive with External AC Power Adapter came with a defective power supply that destroyed a functional HD. The power supply is outputting (to the Molex) in excess of 24v AC.This caused immediate overheating of the HD with smoke coming from unit and burning smell.and rendered it non-operational. I was able to unplug the defective power supply in time to prevent a fire or worse.
I have complained to Amazon, and BlueMall about the danger involved by this product but they did not address the problem.
- Model
- B001OORMVQ
- UPC
- none
- Serial number
- none
- Bought from
- Amazon /
Bluwmall - Bought
- Nov 16, 2011
- Where
- Middleton, New Hampshire: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 61, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Unknown, made or sold by Amazon.com LLC
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Oct 2, 2011, sent to the company Oct 11, 2011, published by CPSC Nov 1, 2011
The product, in the report: The electrical cord to recharge the Kindle 2 battery and/or connect it to the computer CPU.
The power cord on my Kindle e-reader dis-integrated suddenly. It just flaked off over the entire length. Apparently this is a common problem. There is an online discussion group devoted to this at www.Amazon.com under Kindle support. It doesn’t seem to matter whether the cord was left plugged in or only plugged in when in use. Also according to the discussion, age of the cord is not relevant. My cord is 2 years old. Amazon is authorizing a credit for me to replace it.
It seems like a big safety problem. Also it appears if contacted, Amazon will replace the cord. However, they have not alerted owners to the potential problem or recalled the cords. Thank you
- Model
- Kindle 2
- Bought from
- Amazon
- Bought
- Apr 15, 2009, about then
- Where
- Austin, Texas: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Amazon Kindle, made or sold by Amazon.com LLC
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Aug 8, 2011, published by CPSC Sep 1, 2011
The product, in the report: Amazon Kindle- the recharging cord
Amazon Kindle- the power cord completely crumbles. The outer wire insulation disintegrates, leaving the wire completely exposed.
MANY people have this problem. Amazon quietly sends you a new cord, at no cost, but the problems is that it is a DANGEROUS defect.
See the Amazon Kindle discussion boards. (Go to Amazon.com - Kindle Store - Discussions (on top bar), or http://www.amazon.com/tag/kindle/forum/ref=sv_kinc_7 and search for “power cord” and you will see many people complaining of their power cord crumbling.
I didn’t notice it, and plugged my kindle in to charge overnight, and the next morning I saw that it was charging, but the wire was completely exposed. It could have started a fire.
The power cord needs to be recalled and Amazon forced to reformulate it.
- Model
- 3rd Generation (latest Kindle version)
- Bought from
- amazon.com
- Bought
- Mar 8, 2011, about then
- Where
- Quincy, Massachusetts: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Amazon Kindle 3, made or sold by Amazon.com LLC
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Jul 11, 2011, published by CPSC Aug 2, 2011
The product, in the report: Amazon Kindle AC adapter
Citizen attempted to utilize an A/C adapter to charge a Kindle. When the adapter was plugged into the receptacle the adapter began to arc and smoke.
- Model
- A00810-02
- Where
- Weymouth, Massachusetts: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Amazon, made or sold by Amazon.com LLC
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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