Major Recall for Portable Charger Sold on Amazon

Two smartphones connected to a power bank one showing a low battery and the other at 92 charged — Credit:
Yagi Studio / Getty Images

Key Points

Recalled INIU power banks can overheat and catch fire, causing burns and costly property damage.
Only certain 10,000mAh INIU power banks from 2021–2022 are affected, so check the serial number.
Do not trash these batteries; use hazardous waste programs and contact INIU for refunds and questions.

INIU brand power banks are being recalled because the lithium-ion battery cells can overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

This recall involves the following power banks that can be used as portable electronic charging devices for smartphones, laptops, and tablets:

Product name: INIU 10,000mAh portable power banks
Product description: The recalled power banks have a black or blue case with the INIU logo and a paw-print LED light on the front
Model: BI-B41
Serial numbers: 000G21, 000H21, 000I21, and 000L21

The affected products were sold exclusively on Amazon between August 2021 and April 2022 for about $18. About 210,000 units are affected.

So far, 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.

If you own one of these power banks, stop using it immediately. Visit INIU’s recall page to verify the product's serial number and register for a full refund or gift card.

Don't Miss

4 Surprisingly Dangerous Kitchen Appliances—and the Safety Tips Every Cook Should Know

A small kitchen appliance possibly an air fryer on a countertop next to a plant

Crayola pipcubes magnetic building blocks packaging showing 24 pieces

The CPSC cautions consumers not to throw the lithium-ion battery or device in the trash, in the general recycling stream (such as street-level or curbside recycling bins), or in used battery recycling boxes found at various retail and home improvement stores.

Recalled lithium-ion batteries must be disposed of differently from other batteries because they present a greater risk of fire. Check with your municipal household hazardous waste (HHW) collection center to find out if they accept recalled lithium-ion batteries or devices for disposal. If it does not, contact your municipality for further guidance.

For questions, contact INIU toll-free at 888-886-3606 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or email recall@iniu.shop.