Amazon Recalls 200,000+ Fire-Risk Power Banks
▼ Summary
– INIU has recalled its BI-B41 10,000mAh power banks due to lithium-ion batteries that can overheat, ignite, and pose fire and burn hazards.
– The recall follows 15 reports of overheating, including 11 fires causing over $380,000 in property damage and three minor burn injuries.
– Approximately 210,000 units, sold on Amazon from August 2021 to April 2022 for about $18 each, are affected by this recall.
– Recalled power banks have a blue or black case with the INIU logo, a paw-print LED light, and specific serial numbers (000G21, 000H21, 000I21, 000L21).
– Consumers should use INIU’s website to check if their unit is recalled, submit a claim for a refund, and then safely dispose of the power bank at a designated facility, not in regular trash or recycling.
A significant safety recall has been issued for over 200,000 portable power banks sold on Amazon due to a serious fire hazard. The recall involves the INIU BI-B41 10,000mAh model, which utilizes lithium-ion batteries that can overheat and ignite. This defect presents a clear risk of fire and burn injuries to consumers. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the manufacturer has already received 15 reports of these devices overheating. These incidents led to 11 separate fires, causing more than $380,000 in property damage and resulting in three minor burn injuries.
The affected units were sold exclusively through Amazon between August 2021 and April 2022, typically priced around $18. Consumers can identify the recalled power banks by their blue or black casing, which features the INIU company logo and a distinctive “paw-print LED light” on the front. The recall is specific to devices bearing one of four serial numbers: 000G21, 000H21, 000I21, or 000L21. It is crucial for owners to check their devices against these identifiers.
INIU has established a dedicated recall page on its official website where customers can verify if their power bank is part of the affected batch. The site also provides a straightforward process to submit a claim for a full refund. After confirmation and once all necessary information is provided to the company for the refund process, proper disposal of the unit is essential.
Under no circumstances should these recalled power banks be thrown in the regular trash or placed in standard recycling bins. Their lithium-ion batteries require special handling to prevent safety risks. They should also not be deposited in the used battery collection boxes found at many retail stores. Instead, consumers are urged to take them to a designated facility or electronic waste recycler that is equipped to manage and process lithium-ion batteries safely.
(Source: The Verge)
