Four Flight Attendants Injured in Airplane Fire Caused by Charger
According to Tom’s Guide, there has been a recent incident involving a VRURCA model OD-B7 portable charger catching fire on an airplane, resulting in injuries to four flight attendants. This incident highlights the ongoing concern surrounding the safety of lithium-ion batteries on flights, as their potential to ignite poses a significant risk, particularly when the aircraft is in mid-air. As a result, many airline companies have implemented restrictions on carrying these batteries onboard.
VRURCA’s statement on the case
After the shocking incident, the VRURC company issued a general warning to the public to stop using its model OD-B7 portable charger. Almost 200,000 chargers in six different colors black, blue, green, orange, pink, red and white were sold on Amazon between July 2021 and May 2023.
It has built-in USB and Lightning cables with a wall plug. Note that the model number is printed on the back of the charger, so if you have one, stop using it quickly and contact the company.
According to the company’s instructions, do not throw the charger in the trash. Customers have been asked to take them to a place that can dispose of lithium-ion batteries instead.
What to do if your charger is a returned model?
If you have a VRURC model OF-V7 charger, you must contact VRURC for an exchange or refund.
How to contact VRURC:
- Email the company at support@vrurcpower.com
- Their working days are from Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Read the information clearly guided by the company here: https://www.vrurcpower.com/pages/safety-recall or https://www.vrurcpower.com/
If you own such a portable charger, please ensure that you check the model number and follow the instructions above for the safe disposal of such devices and to receive a free exchange or refund of your purchase. Also, if your device heats up fast, you need to contact the company’s customer service.
