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CPSCGeneral Alert

Charmast Power Banks Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold by Charmast Exc...

Published: December 19, 2024Recall ID: 25072Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The lithium-ion battery in the recalled power banks can overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Product Description & Identification

This recall involves Charmast power banks, model W1056. They were sold in black, blue, green, mint, pink and white colors. The brand name "Charmast" is printed on the front and "Model: W1056" is printed on the back. Note: Recalled lithium-ion batteries should be disposed of in accordance with any local and state ordinances, following the procedures established by your municipal recycling center for damaged/defective/recalled lithium batteries, because these potentially hazardous batteries must be handled differently than other batteries. Do not throw this recalled power bank in the trash. Do not deposit this recalled power bank in used battery recycling boxes found at various retail and home improvement stores.

Affected Products

Charmast power banks, model W1056

Additional Source Details

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U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Charmast-Power-Banks-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-Sold-by-Charmast-Exclusively-on-Amazon-com
TitleCharmast Power Banks Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold by Charmast Exclusively on Amazon.com
Images › 1 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Charmast-1.png
Images › 1 › CaptionRecalled Charmast W1056 power banks (front view)
Images › 2 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Charmast-2.jpg
Images › 2 › CaptionRecalled Charmast W1056 power bank in black (back view)
Hazards › NameThe lithium-ion battery in the recalled power banks can overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Injuries › NameCharmast has received 44 reports of the recalled power banks expanding, igniting, melting, overheating or smoking, including four reports of consumers receiving burns or blisters.
Products › NameCharmast power banks, model W1056
Products › Number Of UnitsAbout 488,000
Recall I D10115
Remedies › NameConsumers should stop using the recalled power banks immediately and contact Charmast for instructions on how to receive a full refund. To receive a refund, consumers will be required to provide photographs of their model W1056 power bank, their names and dates of the photograph written in indelible (permanent) marker above the label, and the severed power cord. Consumers should dispose of the power banks in accordance with local and state regulations.
Retailers › NameOnline at Amazon.com from December 2018 through September 2024 for between $14 and $25.
Recall Date2024-12-19T00:00:00
DescriptionThis recall involves Charmast power banks, model W1056. They were sold in black, blue, green, mint, pink and white colors. The brand name "Charmast" is printed on the front and "Model: W1056" is printed on the back. Note: Recalled lithium-ion batteries should be disposed of in accordance with any local and state ordinances, following the procedures established by your municipal recycling center for damaged/defective/recalled lithium batteries, because these potentially hazardous batteries must be handled differently than other batteries. Do not throw this recalled power bank in the trash. Do not deposit this recalled power bank in used battery recycling boxes found at various retail and home improvement stores.
Distributors › NameShenzhen Charmast Technology Co. Ltd., of China
Recall Number25072
Remedy Options › OptionRefund
Consumer ContactCharmast collect at 929-636-0293 Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET, by email at rcus@charmast.com, or online at https://www.charmast.com/pages/recall-info-page or www.charmast.com and click on "Recalls" at the top of the page for more information.
Last Publish Date2024-12-19T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountryChina