(NewsNation) — A portable power bank sold on Amazon is being recalled amid reports of fire hazards and property damage.
On Dec. 5, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of the INIU BI-B41 Power Banks, which contain lithium-ion batteries. The voluntary recall came in response to 15 reports of the power banks overheating, including 11 reports of fires that resulted in three minor burn injuries and more than $380,000 in property damage.
According to the commission, the recalled power banks were sold on Amazon between August 2021 and April 2022 for about $18. The power banks have a black or blue case with the INIU logo on the front and a serial number on the back. Roughly 210,000 units with the following serial numbers are included in the recall:
- 000G21
- 000H21
- 000I21
- 000L21
Consumers are advised to stop using the power bank immediately and to contact INIU to register for a full refund. In addition, the commission is directing consumers not to throw power banks in the trash, as lithium-ion batteries must be disposed of differently from other batteries due to the fire risk they pose. Contact your local household hazardous waste collection center for more information.