HTRC C240 Battery Chargers Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Risk of Serious Injury and Death; Manufactured by Shenzhen Haitan Technology Co.

Recall Date
2024-12-12
Manufacturer
Shenzhen Haitan Technology Co. Ltd., d/b/a HTRC, of China
Units Affected
About 34,600

Products Involved

HTRC C240 battery chargers

Hazard

The chargers can ignite or cause a connected battery to ignite, posing fire and burn hazards and risk of serious injury and death.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chargers and contact HTRC for instructions on how to return the chargers for a full refund.

Reported Injuries

HTRC has received 32 reports of fire and other thermal incidents, including five reports of significant property damage and one report of injury.

Sold At

AliExpress.com, Amazon.com, Banggood.com, eBay.com, HTRC-Direct.com and RCGoing.com from December 2017 through June 2024 for between $65 and $290.

Manufactured In

China

Full Recall Description

This recall involves HTRC C240 battery chargers sold for charging lithium-ion batteries. The defective chargers are black with two blue screens, numbered 1 and 2, and the model identifier "C240 DUO" printed between the screens. The brand name "HTRC" is printed at the bottom left corner.

Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.

For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.

Last verified: 2026-03-28