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Amazon cancels orders for 'ultralight' gummy bear power bank

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Amazon is cancelling orders for the Haribo 20,000 mAh power bank.

The company is citing a "potential safety or quality issue."

The ultralight device went viral because of its weight.

Did you know that Haribo -- yes, the candy company -- released a power bank?

I first heard about this power bank from people in the ultralight hiking community. They were jazzed about this new 20,000mAh, 22.5W fast charge power bank because of their single-focused obsession -- weight.

Also: The best power banks: Expert tested and reviewed

At 10.1 ounces (286 g), this beat the Nitecore NB20000 and Carbo 20000 by a few grams.

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