If You Have This Powerbank, Beware: Over 20,000 Recalled

More than 20,000 portable chargers were recalled in the United States due to the risk of explosion and fire. Officials called for the immediate cessation of use of the power banks in question. In one incident involving the products, a serious fire broke out, and a person suffered a burn injury.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that the recall covers certain Newdery-branded power banks. It was stated that the recall decision was made following reports that the devices had exploded and caught fire.

Nine Explosion and Fire Reports

According to information shared by the company, a total of nine explosions and ignition incidents linked to the recalled devices were reported.

It was reported that the serious fire in one incident caused approximately $2 million in property damage, while in another incident a person sustained a burn injury.

Which Power Banks Are Being Recalled?

The recall covers Newdery brand ZHX-PB22 model portable chargers. It was noted that the devices are black, have yellow cables, and display the Newdery brand name on the front. The model number is located on the back of the product.

It was announced that the powerbanks in question were sold on Amazon between October 2023 and November 2024.

Warning: Stop Using Immediately

Officials urged consumers who own the recalled powerbanks to stop using the devices immediately.

It was noted that consumers can contact Newdery for a full refund, while emphasizing that the recalled devices should not be disposed of in regular trash or general recycling bins.

Throwing it in the trash is also risky.

Because lithium‑ion batteries pose a fire risk, devices that have been recalled must be disposed of using special methods.

Officials advise consumers to contact hazardous household waste collection centers in their regions to find out whether they accept recalled lithium‑ion batteries. If those centers do not accept the product, they recommend obtaining information from local authorities about the appropriate disposal method.