In conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada, WayMeet Limited is recalling four models of their ESR wireless power banks.
These power banks are being recalled following 29 reports of the lithium-ion battery catching fire and exploding across the US and Canada. Thankfully, no injuries have been reported, but the fires have caused at least $30,000 of property damage in the US.
Recalled models
The four models included in the recall are:
2G520
2G505B
2G512B
2G505
If you are unsure what model power bank you have, you can check the text printed on the side of the power bank, as shown on ESR’s website:
Additionally, the CPSC describes them as follows:
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