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200K power banks recalled after reports of overheating, fires
INIU recalled 200,000 power banks after 15 overheating reports, including 11 fires and three minor burn injuries, causing over $380,000 in property damage, officials said.
- INIU recalled over 200,000 portable power bank chargers after overheating reports, according to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.
- After receiving reports, INIU said it issued the recall following at least 15 overheating reports, and the affected chargers were sold on Amazon.com from August 2021 through April 2022 for about $18.
- The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission reported eleven incident reports involving power banks catching fire and three minor burn injuries, following the INIU recall.
- Consumers should immediately stop using the INIU power bank and avoid regular trash disposal, then contact their local municipal household hazardous waste collection center for proper handling of lithium-ion batteries.
- To identify affected units, check for a black or blue case with INIU logo and paw‑print LED and serial numbers 000G21, 000H21, 000I21, 000L21; state, county and city disposal rules vary.
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