What is the Problem?
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the lithium-ion batteries in the recalled power banks can overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. The CPSC has received at least 19 reports of the product overheating or catching on fire, resulting in at least 10 injuries. The CPSC warns consumers to stop using the MagSafe Wireless Portable Power Banks immediately.
What is Thermal Runaway?
Lithium-ion batteries are popular due to their high energy density, which enables them to store a significant amount of power in a compact, lightweight package. Thermal runaway is a chain reaction in which a lithium-ion battery cell overheats, causing it to release energy rapidly and potentially ignite or explode. This can happen due to overcharging, physical damage, or internal short circuits, making lithium-ion batteries potentially dangerous.
Is My Portable Power Bank Included in this Recall?
The March 20, 2025, recall includes about 90,000 wireless portable power banks for charging MagSafe-compatible phones and earphones. “Velvet Caviar” is engraved on the front and printed on the back, along with the model number ZHX-PB21, which is located on the back of the unit.
Other Lithium-ion Power Bank Recalls
Charmast Power Banks Recall Lawsuit – A December 19, 2024, recall involving 488,000 power banks.
Belkin BoostCharge Pro Fast Wireless Charger Power Banks 10K Recall Lawsuit – A December 5, 2024, recall of 4,000 phone chargers.
Anker Power Banks Recall Lawsuit – An October 17, 2024, recall that included about 2,100 power banks used to charge smartphones, tablets, and laptops.
IKEA VARMFRONT Power Banks Recall Lawsuit – An August 15, 2024, recall that included about 3,000 power banks.
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