According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the lithium-ion battery in the recalled power banks can overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. Lithium-ion batteries can explode due to a process known as thermal runaway. Thermal runaway occurs when excessive heat creates a rapid increase in temperature, potentially leading to battery failure, fire, or explosion. Thermal runaway can be triggered by overcharging, physical damage, manufacturing defects, internal short circuits, exposure to high temperatures, or improper battery management.
The December 19, 2024, recall includes about 488,000 cell phone chargers. The CPSC is aware of at least 44 reports of the recalled power banks expanding, igniting, melting, overheating, or smoking, including at least four reports of consumers suffering burn injuries.
The Charmast Power Banks (model W1056) were sold in black, blue, green, mint, pink, and white. The brand name “Charmast” is printed on the front, and the model number is on the back.
The recalled Charmast Power Banks were sold online at Amazon.com from December 2018 through September 2024 for between $14 and $25.
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