US goverment recall certain power banks due to the potential for the device to overheat while charging or while being used to charge another device, possibly causing the device to melt or cause a fire.
Which power banks are included in the recall? Several power banks have been recall since early 2000’s Click here to see the list of the power banks recalled
Check the list of battery charger recall on this link, here we show two examples of the power banks that has been recall.
CleggPromo Recalls CPB-100 Power Banks Due to Fire Hazard
Name of product: Power bank Hazard: The power bank can overheat, explode and catch fire Description: This recall involves CleggPromo CPB-100 power banks, catalog item number 625401, which are used to provide emergency charging for portable electronic equipment. The recalled power banks are rectangular in shape with rounded corners and are about 3 1/2 inches long by 1 3/4 inches wide by 3/4 inches deep. The power banks are cream colored and have a silver panel on the top side with a white power button, four circles and the word “POWERBANK.” The left end of the power bank has a standard USB port with the word “Out” above it and a power indicator LED light. The front side has a micro USB port with the word “In” below it. Input, output and capacity information are also on the front side.
Incidents/Injuries: There is one reported incident of the power bank overheating, exploding and catching fire, resulting in fire damage. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power bank and contact CleggPromo to receive a free set of executive pens as a replacement product. CleggPromo will send consumers a prepaid shipping box and instructions on how to return the power bank free of charge.
Sold at: The recalled power banks were not sold at retail but were promotional items given as handouts at corporate events, meetings, trade shows and conventions from January 2014 to April 2015.
AP Specialties Recalls Power Bank Chargers Due to Fire Hazard
Name of product: Two-Tone Power Bank Charger Hazard: When unit is being charged or being used to charge another device, it can overheat, causing a fire hazard.
Description: Power Bank charger is a self-contained energy source used to charge cell phones and other devices when an electrical outlet is not available. The unit is rectangular in shape and measures approximately 3.6 inches long by 1 inch high by 1 inch wide. It has a white top and the sides are either black, dark blue, lime green, light blue, orange, pink, purple, red, white or yellow. On the white top of the charger in black letters are “OUT DC5V” and “IN DC5V”. Units with a period after the lettering – reading “OUT DC5V.” – are not involved in this recall. The name and/or logo of the organization that gave away the charger as a promotional item appears on the side of the power bank.
Incidents/Injuries: There are three reported incidents of the Power Bank overheating. One incident resulted in fire damage. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the charger and contact AP Specialties for a replacement. AP Specialties will send consumer an envelope and label with instructions on how to return the power bank free of charge. Upon receipt of the power bank, AP Specialties will send the consumer a replacement product.
Sold at: Power banks were given as promotional items at various meetings, trade shows and industry conventions from November 2013 to August 2014. The products sold for about $8 to $11.
Generally accepted guidelines say that users of portable power banks should avoid leaving them plugged in for prolonged periods of time, refrain from charging them overnight and ensure they are charged in a well-ventilated environment. Power banks naturally become warm during charge and discharge cycles, but their use should be discontinued if they become hot to the touch.
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