Spare 10,000 mAh Power Banks

CPSC Recall #20-058 — January 23, 2020

Recall Summary

Recall Number20-058
Recall DateJanuary 23, 2020
Remedy TypeDispose
Units AffectedAbout 5,000 (about 445 were sold in Canada)
ImporterPCNA of New Kensington, Pa., owner of Leedsworld Inc.
Manufactured InChina

Where It Was Sold

Given to consumers as free promotional products at meetings or events nationwide from July 2019 through September 2019.

Product

Spare 10,000 mAh Power Banks

Description

This recall involves the Spare Power Bank used to charge electronic devices.  They have a 10,000 mAh Grade A lithium ion battery, LED indicator lights, and a flashlight.  The power banks are white and are decorated with various logos.  PO number 1813582 is printed on the back of the power bank.  The power banks measure about 5 1/2 inches long by 2 1/2 inches wide.

Hazard

The power bank’s lithium-ion battery can overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards.

Incidents & Injuries

The firm has received one report of fire.  No injuries have been reported.

Remedy Instructions

Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled power banks and dispose of the recalled power banks by following local laws for disposal of lithium-ion batteries.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Dispose at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Dispose) at no cost to you.

If the product caused a fire or burn injury, document the incident with photos and preserve the product if it is safe to do so. Report the incident to the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov and to your local fire department. Contact the manufacturer to inform them of the incident — they are required to track and report injuries to CPSC. You may also want to consult a personal injury attorney, as fire and burn injuries caused by defective products can be grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer.

In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.

If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.