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ZDNET's key takeaways
ESR is recalling the HaloLock power bank over fire concerns.
Affected power banks were sold on Amazon and other retailers.
You can email ESR a photo of your device for a refund.
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If you have an ESR HaloLock wireless power bank, you should stop using it immediately and contact the company for a refund.
In a post Thursday, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission warned that ESR is recalling certain models of the HaloLock wireless power bank because they're at risk of overheating and catching on fire.
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Users have reported nine instances of a HaloLock igniting, causing about $20,000 in damage. There are no reported injuries. That's a small number, but the company felt the fires alone were enough to warrant a voluntary recall.
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