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Amazon Recalls Portable Power Banks Due to Fire and Chemical Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)

Reported: March 13, 2018 Initiated: March 13, 2018 #18728

Product Description

This recall involves six versions of AmazonBasics' portable lithium-ion battery chargers/power banks: 16,100 mAh; 10,000 mAh; 5,600 mAh; 2,000 mAh with micro USB cable; 3,000 mAh and 3,000 mAh with USB micro cable. The rubberized or metallic power banks are black and rectangular. They measure about 3 inches long by 1.4 inch high by 0.9 inch wide. The power banks were sold with or without a USB charger cable and a carrying pouch. The AmazonBasics logo is printed on the front of the unit. Product ID number B00LRK8EVO, B00LRK8HJ8, B00LRK8I7O, B00LRK8IV0, B00LRK8JDC or B00ZQ4JQAA is printed on the back of the unit.

Reason for Recall

The power bank's battery can overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled power banks and contact Amazon for instructions on how to return the unit and receive a full refund. All known purchasers are being contacted directly by the firm.

Details

Units Affected
About 260,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Amazon-Recalls-Portable-Power-Banks-Due-to-Fire-and-Chemical-Burn-Hazards-Recall-Alert

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves six versions of AmazonBasics' portable lithium-ion battery chargers/power banks: 16,100 mAh; 10,000 mAh; 5,600 mAh; 2,000 mAh with micro USB cable; 3,000 mAh and 3,000 mAh with USB micro cable. The rubberized or metallic power banks are black and rectangular. They measure about 3 inches long by 1.4 inch high by 0.9 inch wide. The power banks were sold with or without a USB charger cable and a carrying pouch. The AmazonBasics logo is printed on the front of the unit. Product ID number B00LRK8EVO, B00LRK8HJ8, B00LRK8I7O, B00LRK8IV0, B00LRK8JDC or B00ZQ4JQAA is printed on the back of the unit.. Recalled by Guoguang Electric Company Limited, of China. Units affected: About 260,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The power bank's battery can overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled power banks and contact Amazon for instructions on how to return the unit and receive a full refund. All known purchasers are being contacted directly by the firm.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 13, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 18728.

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