Nearly 500K power banks sold by Amazon are dangerous and have been recalled

Nearly 500,000 power bank The product, which has been sold exclusively on Amazon for the past six years, has been recalled by the U.S. Consumer Power Safety Commission (CPSC). These power bankProducts manufactured by Charmast can melt, overheat, expand, smoke and ignite. In other words, they are not safe to use. recalled power bank Available in black, blue, green, mint, pink and white. The brand name “Charmast” is printed on the front, and “Model: W1056” (the model number of the recalled device) is printed on the back.

If you do have one of these power bankyou need to stop using it immediately and contact Charmast for instructions on how to obtain a full refund. Consumers need to send an envelope to the manufacturer containing a photo of their model number W1056 Charmast Power Bank. The letter should also include the name of the device owner and the date the photo was taken in permanent marker above the label. You will also need to include the cut-off power cord for the product.

After mailing the letter, you should dispose of the power bank in accordance with local and state regulations. Charmast has received 44 reports to date of this particular power bank swelling, catching on fire, melting, overheating or smoking. The company was also told that four consumers suffered burns or blisters.

This product uses lithium batteries, which must be treated differently from other battery-powered products. For example, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warns consumers not to dispose of products in trash cans or battery recycling bins that may be found in retail stores and home improvement stores.

The Charmast W1056 power bank will be available exclusively on Amazon from December 2018 to September 2024, priced between $14 and $25. These power bank All made in China. Charmast can be reached by calling Recall at (929)-636-0293 (Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET). Or you can email the company at rcus@charmast.com.