On Nov. 22, 2023, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalled Lenovo’s USB-C laptop power banks due to fire hazards.
According to the CPSC, the power bank’s internal screws can loosen, causing a circuit shortage and overheating the lithium-ion battery, leading to a fire hazard.
There has been at least one fire incident caused by a Lenovo power bank, which resulted in property damage.
Approximately 2,850 units were recalled, with an additional 510 in Canada.
What power bank models are included in the recall?
The Lenovo power bank recall involves the Lenovo USB USB-C Laptop Power Bank with model number PBLG2W, with a 20,000 mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery used to charge electronic products when an outlet is unavailable.
USB-C connectors can be used to charge the following electronic products:
- All Apple iPhone 15 models
- Apple iPad 2023 models
- All Apple Macs
- Apple AirPods Pro 2023 models
- Samsung Galaxy S10 5G
- Galaxy S10
- Galaxy S10+
- Galaxy S10e
- Galaxy S9 Plus
- Galaxy 8
- Galaxy Note 10
- Galaxy Note 10+
- Pixel 3
- Pixel 3 XL
- Pixel 2
- Pixel 2L
- Essential PH-1
Recalled power banks were manufactured between January 2022 and June 2022. The recall includes the following manufacturing dates, located on the product label in a year/month format:
- 22/01
- 22/02
- 22/03
- 22/04
- 22/05
- 22/06
The product label also includes part number 40ALLG2WWW and model number PBLG2W.
The CPSC advises consumers to immediately stop using Lenovo power banks affected by the recall. The firm also advises not to toss lithium-ion batteries into the trash or battery recycling bins at retail or home improvement stores. They can cause fires and explosions if damaged or crushed in the trash.
Lithium-ion batteries should be properly disposed of according to local and state regulations.
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