ACCC Recall: Power Bank Recalls on The Rise Due to Serious Burn and Property Damage Risks

Some of these have been captured in this post but this is the full recall list from ACCC.

TL;DR

  • Anker Power Bank Model: A1257, A1647, A1681, A1689 - Anker Innovations Limited
  • Baseus power bank 65W 30000 mAh (model number: BS-30KP365) - Shenzhen Baseus Technology Co., Ltd
  • SnapWireless PowerPack Slim (Gen 1) - SnapWireless
  • Quad lock MAG battery pack - Annex Products Pty Ltd trading as Quad Lock
  • BoostCharge Pro fast wireless charger for Apple watch + power bank 10K – Belkin Ltd
  • Anker power bank A1647 - Anker Innovations Limited
  • Baseus magnetic wireless charging power banks 6000mAh 20W - Shenzhen Baseus Technology Co. Ltd
  • MagMove 5K Power Bank - Cygnett Pty Ltd

Straight copypasta from the ACCC website

The ACCC is urging consumers to be alert to a growing list of recalled wireless power banks, which have the potential to cause serious burns and property damage.

Power banks, also known as portable battery packs, are portable battery chargers commonly powered by rechargeable lithium-ion or lithium-polymer batteries.

They are designed to charge mobile phones and other portable electronic devices on the go.

Since 2020, there have been 17 power bank recalls published on ACCC Product Safety website. Of these, 9 were recalled in the last 16 months.

The ACCC is concerned about these recalls because together they include around 34,000 recalled power banks that are still with consumers.

“Some consumers have suffered serious burn injuries, and some have had their property damaged because of power banks overheating and catching fire,” ACCC Deputy Chair Catriona Lowe said.

“Most incidents have occurred when the power bank is charging a phone or other device, which makes it more likely that they will be close to the user when they fail, increasing the likelihood of injuries.”

The ACCC urges consumers who own a recalled power bank to stop using it immediately and follow the instructions on the recall notice to receive a remedy. You can check if your power bank is subject to a recall by visiting the ACCC Product Safety website.

“Consumers who own a recalled power bank shouldn’t be concerned about being left out of pocket. Suppliers are offering a full refund or free replacement under these recalls,” Ms Lowe said.

The ACCC encourages anyone using any power bank that contains lithium-ion batteries to always follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and to store the devices in a cool, dry place.

Lithium-ion batteries can be highly flammable. Incorrectly manufactured, handled, stored or disposed of products can catch fire, explode or vent toxic gas.

“It’s important that people use the correct charger to charge their power bank and check that it is in good condition,” Ms Lowe said.

“We urge consumers not to charge power banks on flammable materials such as beds, sofas or carpet, and to never use power banks that are damaged, overheating, swelling, leaking or venting gas.”

“Setting timers as a reminder to unplug devices may help monitor device charging times, as it’s important to disconnect products from chargers when they are fully charged,” Ms Lowe said.

Check the ACCC’s Product Safety lithium-ion batteries guide for more safety information.

Comments

  • +6

    The Anker A1647 must be really bad, it was listed twice to make sure.

  • +1

    Thanks OP

  • +5

    Once again, buying an unbranded unit from a south east Asian street stall ensures you are never subject to a recall.

    /s

  • No Heymix….

  • Dayum. I hope they don't recall this one.

  • lodged my Baseus, hope its a smooth refund process.. now to get rid of the power bank…

    My guess is there will be a lot more than these causing issues…. recalls galore!

  • +1
    Merged from Power Bank Recalls (All of them)

    since I keep seeing multiple users posting "Anker bad, look recalls" comments.

    I found this full list of recalled power banks in Australia. credit to ACCC and crackerdileWrangler on reddit.

    clearly you can see many brands are affected. Comsol seems to be one to check because they are sold at OW so shoppers likely to walk in and buy.


    ACCC recalling yet another power bank for overheating and catching fire, causing injury and property damage.

    If yours is on the list, stop using immediately and return for a full refund.

    ACCC advises to always disconnect power banks once item is fully charged and don’t leave them on or near flammable materials - including ourselves!

    List of those being recalled. Further detail via link.

    • Anker - Power Bank (A1257, A1647, A1681, A1689)

    • Baseus - Power Bank 65W 30000 mAh (BS-30KP365)

    • Baseus - Magnetic Wireless Charging Power Bank 6000 mAh 20W (updated)

    • Belkin - BoostCharge Pro Fast Wireless Charger + Power Bank 10K

    • Comsol - Magnetic Wireless Power Bank 10000 mAh 20W (USB-A & USB-C)

    • Comsol - Dual Port Power Bank 10000 mAh (DPS10GY)

    • Comsol - USB-C Laptop Power Bank 20000 mAh 45W (DPC20GY)

    • Comsol - Aluminium Dual Port Power Bank 20000 mAh (DPE20GD)

    • Comsol - Aluminium Dual Port Power Bank 10000 mAh (DPE10BK)

    • Comsol - Slim Power Bank 3600 mAh

    • Cygnett - MagMove 5K Power Bank (updated)

    • IKEA - VARMFRONT Power Bank 10400 mAh (Dark Blue AP)

    • Kogan - Power Bank 26800 mAh 60W (with PD and QC 3.0)

    • Lenovo - USB-C Laptop Power Bank

    • Quad Lock - MAG Battery Pack

    • SnapWireless - PowerPack Slim (Gen 1)

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