China-based INIU is recalling roughly 210,000 units of power banks after determining that the lithium-ion batteries in these products can overheat and ignite, “posing fire and burn hazards to consumers,” the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said in a Dec. 5 statement.
“This recall involves INIU 10,000mAh portable power banks, model BI-B41. The recalled power banks have a black or blue case and the INIU logo and a paw-print LED light are on the front,” CPSC said.
“Only portable power banks with serial numbers 000G21, 000H21, 000I21, and 000L21 are included in this recall.
“INIU has received 15 reports of power banks overheating, including 11 reports of fires that resulted in three minor burn injuries and property damage totaling over $380,000.”…