CPSC Recalls 210,000 INIU Power Banks for Fire Risk

Federal officials have recalled more than 210,000 INIU portable power banks sold on Amazon due to risks of overheating and fires, following reports of injuries and significant property damage. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the voluntary recall on Friday for the 10,000mAh model B1B41, which consumers purchased between August 2021 and April 2022 for around $18 each.

The affected power banks feature a black or blue case with the INIU logo and a pawprint-shaped LED light on the front. Only units with serial numbers 000G21, 000H21, 000I21 or 000L21 are included; these numbers appear on the back at the bottom. The lithium-ion batteries in these devices can overheat and ignite, creating fire and burn hazards, according to the commission.

INIU has received 15 reports of the power banks overheating, including 11 cases that led to fires. Three of those incidents resulted in minor burn injuries, while the fires caused property damage exceeding $380,000. No deaths have been reported. The company is cooperating with the CPSC to address the issue and has urged owners to stop using the products immediately.

Consumers who own one of the recalled units should visit INIU's...