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Nearly half a million Charmast power banks recalled due to fire hazards

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Published  December 19, 2024 9:58pm EST
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Charmast power banks, model W1056, sold exclusively on Amazon.com, have been recalled due to fire and burn hazards, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission article

Charmast power banks, model W1056, sold exclusively on Amazon.com, have been recalled due to fire and burn hazards, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission 

The Brief

    • Approximately 488,000 Charmast power banks, model W1056, have been recalled due to fire and burn hazards.
    • The recall follows 44 reports of the power banks overheating, igniting, or emitting smoke, with four incidents causing burns or blisters.
    • Affected units were sold exclusively on Amazon.com from December 2018 to September 2023 in various colors.
    • Consumers should stop using the power banks immediately and can obtain a full refund by providing specific photos to Charmast.
    • The CPSC advises against disposing of the recalled power banks in regular trash or recycling boxes, emphasizing special handling for lithium-ion batteries.

About 488,000 Charmast power banks, model W1056, sold exclusively on Amazon.com, have been recalled due to fire and burn hazards, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall comes after reports of lithium-ion batteries in the power banks overheating and igniting.

The power banks were manufactured in China by Shenzhen Charmast Technology Co. Ltd. The CPSC said the power banks pose a serious safety risk, with Charmast receiving 44 reports of units expanding, igniting, melting, overheating, or emitting smoke. Four of these incidents resulted in burns or blisters to consumers.

The recall involves the Charmast power banks sold in black, blue, green, mint, pink, and white. The brand name "Charmast" is printed on the front; "Model: W1056" is found on the back. The devices were sold online at Amazon.com from December 2018 through September 2023, priced between $14 and $25.

Consumers are urged to stop using the recalled power banks immediately. To receive a full refund, Charmast requires photos of the model W1056, with the consumer's name and the date written in permanent marker above the label, along with a photo of the severed power cord. The company advises consumers to dispose of the power banks according to local and state regulations for hazardous materials.

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"Recalled lithium-ion batteries must be handled differently than regular batteries," the CPSC emphasized. "Do not throw these power banks in the trash or place them in battery recycling boxes commonly found at retail or home improvement stores."

Consumers can contact Charmast for more information or refund instructions. The company can be reached at 929-636-0293 Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET, by email at rcus@charmast.com, or online at the Charmast Recall Page.

The Source: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission provided the details and photos for this article.

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