Over 210,000 lithium-ion power banks sold on Amazon are now recalled after causing fires and burn injuries, exposing how poorly regulated foreign imports continue putting American families at risk in their own homes.
Story Highlights
- INIU power banks caused 11 fires with minor burns and property damage across multiple incidents
- Dangerous devices sold on Amazon for nearly a year before recall action taken
- Consumers must immediately stop using affected models and seek full refunds
- Incident highlights broader safety concerns with lithium-ion battery products flooding U.S. market
Dangerous Power Banks Cause Multiple Home Fires
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall of INIU 100,000mAh portable power banks, model BI-B41, after receiving at least 15 reports of overheating incidents. Eleven of these reports documented actual fires that caused minor burn injuries to consumers and damaged personal property.
The defective units, identifiable by their black or blue cases featuring the INIU logo and distinctive paw-print LED light, were sold exclusively through Amazon between August 2021 and April 2022.
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Specific Models Pose Immediate Safety Threat
Only power banks bearing serial numbers 000G21, 000H21, 000I21, and 000L21 are included in this recall action. These units can overheat without warning and spontaneously ignite, creating serious fire hazards in homes, vehicles, and workplaces.
Consumers who purchased these devices should immediately cease using them and visit INIU’s official recall webpage to verify their product’s serial number and register for a complete refund of their purchase price.
Broader Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Concerns
This recall underscores growing safety issues with lithium-ion battery technology found in countless consumer products, from electronics and appliances to cordless tools and electric bikes.
The National Fire Protection Association warns consumers to watch for warning signs, including unusual odors, color changes, excessive heat, shape deformation, leaking, or strange noises from battery-powered devices. These symptoms often precede dangerous overheating incidents that can result in fires or explosions.
Proper Disposal Requirements for Recalled Units
Due to their fire risk, recalled lithium-ion battery devices cannot be discarded through regular trash collection, curbside recycling bins, or standard battery recycling programs.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission directs consumers to contact their local municipal household hazardous waste collection centers for specific guidance on safely disposing of these recalled power banks.
This specialized disposal requirement reflects the serious ongoing danger these defective units pose, even when no longer in use.
