US EditionPortable power banks linked to fires sold through Amazon and The Home Depot in Canada recalled
The recall covers four ESR power bank models after nine Canadian fire incidents caused property damage, with 11,757 units sold nationally, Health Canada said.
- On Thursday, Health Canada published an expanded recall of ESR HaloLock wireless power banks covering model numbers 2G520, 2G505B, 2G512B and 2G505.
- The lithium-ion battery hazard prompted regulators to widen the recall after Health Canada said the cells can overheat, posing a fire risk beyond the original August notice.
- Company records show nine Canadian fires as of Sept. 26, 2025, and 11 United States fires, causing property damage with no reported injuries.
- Consumers are being told to stop using the products, contact Waymeet Limited for refunds, and follow disposal rules, while the Consumer Product Safety Act forbids redistribution or resale.
- Municipalities are stepping up outreach on lithium-ion battery safety as the company says 11,757 units were sold in Canada between October 2022 and July 2025, mainly via Amazon and The Home Depot websites.
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machash.comESR recalls HaloLock power banks over fire risk
A number of models of ESR power banks are being recalled in the United States and Canada, due to the potential for them to overheat and start a fire.A group of ESR Power banksESR is conducting a recall of four models of its HaloLock power banks over safety concerns. The warning on its website, along with notices from Health Canada and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSPC), ask for customers to stop using the affected power banks an…
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Portable power banks linked to fires sold through Amazon and The Home Depot in Canada recalled
The manufacturer has received five reports of fire resulting in property damage in Canada, according to Health Canada. Here’s what to do to get a refund.
Recall of portable chargers expanded, more fires reported
Health Canada has published an expanded recall of ESR HaloLock wireless power blocks used for mobile phone charging. The department said the lithium-ion battery within the recalled power banks can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
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