SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) - According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, over 480,000 power banks sold exclusively on Amazon have been recalleddue to fire and burn hazards to consumers.
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.
Recalled Charmast W1056 power banks (front view)
The lithium-ion battery in the recalled power banks can overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Charmast has received 44 reports of the recalled power banks expanding, igniting, melting, overheating or smoking, including four reports of consumers receiving burns or blisters.
Consumers are asked to stop using the recalled power banks immediately and contact Charmast for instructions on how to receive a full refund.
Charmast can be reached at929-636-0293 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.
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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 permanent marker above the label and the severed power cord. Consumers should dispose of the power banks in accordance with local and state regulations.
Do not throw the recalled power bank in the trash. Do not deposit the recalled power bank in used battery recycling boxes found at various retail and home improvement stores.
