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A company called INIU has issued a recall for its BI-B41 10,000mAh power banks because the lithium-ion batteries they use “can overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.” The company has received 15 reports of the power banks overheating resulting in 11 fires causing over $380,000 in property damage and three minor burn injuries, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
The recall covers about 210,000 of the power banks that were sold through Amazon between August 2021 and April 2022 for around $18. The recalled power banks can be identified by their blue or black case featuring the INIU company logo and a “paw-print LED light” on the front. The recall only includes power banks with serial numbers 000G21, 000H21, 000I21 and 000L21.
INIU has shared a useful guide to determine if your power bank has been recalled. Image: INIU
Consumers can confirm if their power bank is one of the affected models using the recall page on INIU’s website where they can also submit a claim for a full refund. Once confirmed and you have provided INIU with everything the company needs to process a refund you should dispose of the power bank through a facility that can safely handle lithium-ion batteries. Do not place them in the trash, recycling bins, or the used battery boxes found at many retailers like Home Depot and Best Buy.