More than 210,000 power banks sold on Amazon have been recalled after a few reports of injuries and nearly a dozen reports of fires that have caused over $380,000 in property damage, federal officials say.
The recall announced Friday involves INIU 10,000mAh portable power banks, model BI-B41. They have a black or blue case, and the INIU logo and a paw-print LED light are on the front.
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the lithium-ion battery in the recalled power banks can overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards.
As of the date of the recall announcement, INIU had received 15 reports of power banks overheating, including 11 reports of fires that resulted in three minor burn injuries and property damage estimated around $400,000.
The affected products were sold on Amazon.com from August 2021 and April 2022 for about $18. The model and serial number are printed on the back of the power bank at the bottom. Only portable power banks with serial numbers 000G21, 000H21, 000I21 and 000L21 are included in this recall.
Consumers should stop using the recalled power banks immediately and visit INIU’s recall page at https://iniushop.com/pages/recall-b41# to verify the product serial number and register for a full refund.