Amazon Pulls Ultralight Gummy Bear Power Bank
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– Amazon has removed the Haribo gummy bear power bank from its website and is canceling orders due to a potential safety or quality issue.
– The 20,000mAh power bank was lightweight at 9.9 ounces and cost $25, making it popular for travelers and those avoiding heavy devices.
– The device featured a built-in USB-C cable, fast charging support, and protection against overcharging, overheating, and overpowering.
– It appears to be part of a crowdfunded brand collaboration in Japan, which includes another Haribo-themed power bank now listed as unavailable.
– Amazon stated that customer safety and satisfaction are its highest priority and is not charging customers for the canceled orders.
Amazon has removed the popular Haribo Mini Power Bank from its online marketplace and is canceling all existing orders due to a potential safety concern. In communications sent to buyers, the company explained it identified a possible quality or safety defect with the product and assured customers they will not be charged for these purchases. This lightweight, 20,000mAh portable charger had gained a following for its unique design and portability.
Weighing just 9.9 ounces, the $25 power bank stood out as one of the lightest high-capacity options available, appealing especially to travelers and outdoor enthusiasts. Its playful gummy bear appearance belied a practical device praised for being easy to carry. The product page has been completely taken down, and there is no information about if or when it might return to sale.
This particular model featured a built-in USB-C cable and supported fast charging capabilities. According to details from an archived version of the listing, it included an integrated chip intended to prevent overcharging, overheating, and overpowering. The device seems to have originated from a crowdfunded partnership based in Japan, which also produced a smaller 10,000mAh Haribo-themed power bank that is now marked as unavailable on Amazon.
In its customer notification, Amazon stated, “We regret any inconvenience this may cause you but trust you will understand that the safety and satisfaction of our customers is our highest priority.” Requests for additional comments sent to both Haribo and Amazon have not yet received a response.
(Source: The Verge)
