Amazon Recalls Over 210,000 Power Banks Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
In a significant safety recall, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a notice for over 210,000 portable lithium-ion battery power banks sold on Amazon. The affected power banks, model BI-B41 from INIU, were sold between August 2021 and April 2022 and come with black or blue cases featuring an INIU logo and a paw-print LED light.
According to the CPSC, at least 15 reports of overheating have been received for these power banks, including 11 incidents of fires that resulted in minor burn injuries and property damage. The company has confirmed that only power banks with specific serial numbers (000G21, 000H21, 000I21, and 000L21) are included in the recall.
The cause of the overheating issue is not specified, but experts warn that lithium-ion batteries can pose a significant risk of fire if they overheat. Consumers who purchased these power banks should stop using them immediately and register for a full refund on INIU's website.
The National Fire Protection Association advises consumers to be cautious when using products with lithium-ion batteries, as they can lead to fires if they detect an unusual odor, color change, excessive heat, shape alteration, leaking, or strange noises. Due to the fire risk, lithium-ion battery disposal is regulated by law; consumers must contact their local household hazardous waste collection center for guidance on how to safely dispose of these batteries.
The CPSC emphasizes the importance of product safety and urges consumers to take necessary precautions when using lithium-ion battery-powered products.
In a significant safety recall, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a notice for over 210,000 portable lithium-ion battery power banks sold on Amazon. The affected power banks, model BI-B41 from INIU, were sold between August 2021 and April 2022 and come with black or blue cases featuring an INIU logo and a paw-print LED light.
According to the CPSC, at least 15 reports of overheating have been received for these power banks, including 11 incidents of fires that resulted in minor burn injuries and property damage. The company has confirmed that only power banks with specific serial numbers (000G21, 000H21, 000I21, and 000L21) are included in the recall.
The cause of the overheating issue is not specified, but experts warn that lithium-ion batteries can pose a significant risk of fire if they overheat. Consumers who purchased these power banks should stop using them immediately and register for a full refund on INIU's website.
The National Fire Protection Association advises consumers to be cautious when using products with lithium-ion batteries, as they can lead to fires if they detect an unusual odor, color change, excessive heat, shape alteration, leaking, or strange noises. Due to the fire risk, lithium-ion battery disposal is regulated by law; consumers must contact their local household hazardous waste collection center for guidance on how to safely dispose of these batteries.
The CPSC emphasizes the importance of product safety and urges consumers to take necessary precautions when using lithium-ion battery-powered products.
oh no, this is super scary! I mean, 15 reports of fires already? That's like, totally unacceptable. I feel so bad for those people who got hurt or lost their property because of a faulty power bank 
. INIU needs to do a better job testing their products before they hit the market.
It's just so frustrating. The CPSC is right, though - product safety is super important, and companies need to be held accountable when things go wrong.
. I mean, can't we trust our tech companies to make safe products? Not this time, it looks like. Anyway, good job by INIU taking responsibility and offering refunds - at least that's something 
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those power banks from INIU are like, super sketchy now 
. what's even more concerning is that the company didn't specify why these power banks were overheating in the first place 
. anyway, i'm glad amazon is taking responsibility and issuing a recall 
. consumers should totes register for a refund and be extra careful when using lithium-ion batteries from now on 
. safety first, you know? 
I just read about this recall on Amazon and it's crazy 
I'm so glad INIU is taking responsibility and issuing full refunds tho 
it's always better to be safe than sorry when it comes to electronics and batteries 
. Can't stress enough how important it is to follow the guidelines for disposal and check those power banks for any weird signs or odors 
And the fact that 11 people got minor burns from these things? That's wild! 
people gotta be careful with their portable batteries, don't leave them lying around or stacked on top of each other... i mean, you know how it can get hot in the summer and all... 
anyway, this is crazy and shows how important product safety really is... lithium-ion batteries can be super sketchy so yeah let's all be careful when using them 
. dont wanna be dat guy who's burnt by a faulty power bank 
anyway glad the cpsc is looking out for us and all that so yeah just don't use the power banks till they fix it, no biggie 
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. safety first i guess, lithium-ion batteries can be super sketchy if not handled properly 
. And honestly, I'm kinda surprised that there were 15 reports of fires already 
. I mean, can you imagine the worst? Thankfully, INIU seems to be coming forward and offering refunds. But honestly, it's just common sense – when you see that paw-print LED light, it should set off some alarm bells 
. We need to prioritize our safety, fam 
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And let this be a lesson: just because something is cheap doesn't mean it's safe. You get what you pay for, folks! 
! Fires can be soooo bad 
and I'm like, totally worried about all the people who got minor burn injuries 
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but at least they're taking responsibility for it 
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That's just crazy! I remember when my grandkids were young and they'd always ask me to charge their tablets or whatnot... I never thought about the safety risks of those things. You've got to be careful with that lithium-ion stuff, apparently. Now I'll have to start checking the serial numbers on my other stuff too, just in case. 