More crap from China.
Posted on 01/01/2011 7:39:31 PM PST by anymouse
Whoa! The makers of WakeMate have sent out a warning to users that their Android-compatable WakeMate might burst into flames. Ahhh! They’ve sent out this message today saying that the black USB charger bricks included with the product are defective. They say these chargers were sourced through a Chinese vendor and proper certification in the USA was performed – but these thangs are blowing up anyway. Check out the full letter and at least one exploding event via tweet.
NOTE that the main subject here is the USB charger included with the WakeMate package. It will burst into flames. This is the letter that was sent out to customers very recently:
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Hello WakeMate Customer,
We have just been alerted to a safety issue with our product. The black USB charger bricks that have been included with the product are defective. Do not use them.
The USB chargers were sourced through a Chinese vendor. We paid to have the proper certification and safety tests performed here in the U.S. for the chargers. However, tonight we were informed by a customer of a safety incident with the black USB chargers. Therefore, effective immediately we are recalling ALL USB charger bricks and informing our customers that it is not safe to use these USB chargers to charge your WakeMate.
We will continue to look into the situation but needed to email you immediately to ensure that you stop using and unplug the included Black USB Power Bricks.
We are extremely sorry that we sent a product containing defective components. However, we also want to stress that this issue is with the chargers only, and not with the WakeMate itself. It is still safe to use the included USB cable to charge the WakeMate, and it is safe to wear the WakeMate while sleeping.
I sincerely apologize for this mishap on our part. We are doing everything we can to prevent any further incidents with the USB charger bricks.
If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Arun Gupta
CEO, Perfect Third Inc.
More crap from China.
What is a wake mate?
So this device does what? Wakes one up?
I would say a fire raging on my wrist would do just that!
Are they also filled with melamine and mercury like most Chinese crap?
LOL! *****n hilarious.
Yep. They are unsafe to eat.
No fire on your wrist. It’s the charger for the WakeMate, not the WakeMate itself.
That info makes me feel better!
It is a wrist vibrator?
Oh my...
I have an Android-compatible device that wakes me up, too. It’s called my phone.
I was wondering the same thing.
allmost wrote:
What is a wake mate?
I found http://wakemate.com.
From their website, it looks like it's some kind of device you wear on your wrist that analyzes the movements of your wrist (and hand) to figure out your sleep patterns. It communicates with your android phone over bluetooth and "tunes" the alarm clock to a more optimum wake up time based on your sleep pattern.
Looks interesting, though I'm not sure about the "bursts into flames" feature. That could be a negative that outweighs any benefits.
So this device does what? Wakes one up?
I would say a fire raging on my wrist would do just that!
I am soooooooo glad I was not sipping a drink when I read your comment!!!
No matter what happens with Made in China products, we still can’t go to the store and buy much that isn’t produced in China (even most garlic powder).
The products could harm half of the people in our country, and STILL nothing would be done. I can’t stand it!!!!
Usually you have to go to San Francisco to find flaming wrists. ;)
Yeah, the caught on fire deal sounds a bit lame :)
>>I would say a fire raging on my wrist would do just that!<<
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I would bet that the testing included a seal of approval by the Underwriters Laboratories.
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