Amazon is recalling approximately 260,000 AmazonBasics portable lithium-ion power banks because the batteries can overheat and ignite. There have been 53 reports of these units overheating in the U.S., resulting in one report of chemical burns from battery acid and four reports of property damage from fire and smoke. These black, rectangular chargers were sold in six different capacities between December 2014 and July 2017. Consumers should immediately stop using these power banks and contact Amazon for a full refund.
The internal lithium-ion battery can malfunction and overheat, causing the unit to melt or catch fire, which poses a serious risk of fire, smoke damage, and chemical burns if battery acid leaks.
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled power banks and contact Amazon for instructions on how to return the unit and receive a full refund. All known purchasers are being contacted directly by the firm.
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response