Exploding power banks recalled for causing burn injury, $2M in fire damage

Federal regulators are recalling more than 20,000 power banks after multiple reports of the banks exploding and causing extensive fire damage. 

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the recall involves Newdery-branded power banks. 

Power banks recall

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The CPSC says the recalled Newdery power banks have the model number ZHX-PB22 printed on the back. They’re black with yellow cables, and the brand name Newdery is engraved on the front. 

By the numbers:

Newdery says it has received nine reports of the recalled power banks exploding and igniting, including one report of a serious fire that caused $2 million in property damage and one report of a burn injury. They were sold on Amazon.com from October 2023 to November 2024 for between $27 and $50.

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What you can do:

Consumers should stop using the recalled power banks immediately and contact NEWDERY for instructions on how to receive a full refund. You can reach them at 888-256-6673 or on their recall website. 

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Regulators say you shouldn’t throw the lithium-ion battery or device in the trash, the general recycling stream (recycling bins), or in used battery recycling boxes. Recalled lithium-ion batteries must be disposed of differently than other batteries, because they present a greater risk of fire. Your municipal household hazardous waste (HHW) collection center may accept the lithium-ion battery or device for disposal. Before taking your battery or device to a HHW collection center, contact it ahead of time and ask whether it accepts recalled lithium-ion batteries. If it does not, contact your local government for guidance. 

The Source: This report includes information from the Consumer Product Safety Commission.