iPad accessory case recalled over fire, shock fears

An all-in-one iPad accessory kit has been recalled by the ACCC due to the possibility of electric shock and fire.The consumer watchdog last week issued a recall for the product, sold by daily deals website Door Buster, citing a lack of compliance with Australian safety standards.The kit, available in both black and white, includes an iPad case, stylus and screen protector, as well as a 3 in 1 charger pack. The charger pack is the only item being recalled. The kit was on sale nationally for a week from August 1 this year.The ACCC said anyone who has purchased the kit should stop using the charger immediately.Customers will be given a full refund once the charger is returned, but are able to keep the other items in the accessory pack.It is unknown how many kits have been sold. The ACCC said it understood there have been no customer injuries to date.
The iPhone offers a 1420 mAh battery. Two 1700 mAh batteries triples the battery life. In my experience that means anywhere from two to three days of use depending on how much power I need. I left the screen on most of the time and it lasted about 48 hours.Apple iPhone 5 Battery Tagged for Minor Improvement Over Predecessor.I charged both batteries to 100% and then drained the first one, replaced it and then drained the second before the internal battery began to drain.On the back of the case sits an LED that will blink as the battery charges and then turns solid when it's topped off. The five lights give you an idea of how much power the case's battery still holds, with each representing 20% battery life.Compared to other battery backup cases, the ibattz Mojo Armor Removable Battery Case costs about the same while giving the user a lot more functionality.
At only $89.99 direct from ibattz, the case offers great value. Most battery backup cases I've tested run from $70-$100. Rugged cases can cost almost that much. This case gives me both in one case for the price of just one of the competitors.If you plan to keep your iPhone for a while, need both a backup battery and some rugged protection for the iPhone 4 or 4S, then the ibattz Mojo Armor Removable Battery Case for iPhone 4 and 4S is a great option at a good price.Across the bottom edge of the case sit four LEDs and a button. Press the button to see the battery's current charge level. You can charge and sync your phone while it's in the case. In a significant improvement other Mophie's earlier models, the lights don't blink incessantly. They are, however, bright enough to be burdensome in a dark room if you charge your phone overnight. Now, they light up for the first few moments of charging and then shut off; you can press the button again to get the LEDs to light up again with the current charging status for a few seconds.