CPSCGeneral Alert
PCNA Recalls Power Banks Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Published: January 23, 2020Recall ID: 20058Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The power bank's lithium-ion battery can overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Spare 10,000 mAh Power Banks
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/PCNA-Recalls-Power-Banks-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards |
| Title | PCNA Recalls Power Banks Due to Fire and Burn Hazards |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1_48.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Front of recalled power bank that may have a company logo |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/2_33.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Back of recalled power bank with PO number |
| Hazards › Name | The power bank's lithium-ion battery can overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received one report of fire. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Spare 10,000 mAh Power Banks |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 5,000 (about 445 were sold in Canada) |
| Recall I D | 8730 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | PCNA of New Kensington, Pa., owner of Leedsworld Inc. |
| Retailers › Name | Given to consumers as free promotional products at meetings or events nationwide from July 2019 through September 2019. |
| Recall Date | 2020-01-23T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 20058 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Dispose |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2020/71772r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | PCNA at 800-860-1555, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at CustomerService@leedsworld.com or visit www.pcna.com and click on the “Recalls” link at the bottom of the page for more information |
| Last Publish Date | 2020-01-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |