Around 429,000 portable energy banks are low retire
New York – Around 429,000 portable energy banks are low withdrawal because they can overheat and potentially fire while charging phones, which represents a danger of burns for consumers.
According to a Thursday warning Published by the US Consumer Product Product Commission, Casely, based in Brooklyn, New York, recalls some of its “energy capsules” after receiving 51 reports from the lithium -ion battery of the chargers of the chargers overheating, expanding or capturing fire during use, resulting in six minor lesions of burns to date.
The power capsules now recovered, which have a 5000 mAh battery capacity, can be identified by their model number: E33a. Wireless telephone chargers were manufactured in China, notification notes on Thursday, and were sold on Amazon, Getcasely.com and other websites between March 2022 and September 2024.
Consumers are urged to possession of these loaders, who came in a variety of colors and impressions, to stop using them immediately, and Casely contact For a free replacement.
Those eligible will receive a new “UL certified power capsule”, a Frequent questions on the Casely website grades. The company also says that all other battery packages not included in this retreat are still safe to use.
“Casely is committed to the safety of its customers and, as a precaution, has taken proactive measures to eliminate potentially defective products from circulation,” Casely wrote in his retirement announcement. “If your Power Pod qualifies, we will replace it with a new unit at no cost for you.”
To receive a free replacement, consumers will have to complete an online form and send photos of the retired charger they have, with the word “withdrawal” and the date written in it in permanent marker. But CPSC and Casely also emphasize that lithium -ion battery devices should not be discarded in garbage or general recycling containers, which tells consumers to seek local orientation for elimination.
