Power banks: recalls and official safety alerts
42 official alerts and recalls concern power banks: 17 from EU Safety Gate and 25 from US CPSC. The first dates from 23 January 2020, the latest from 24 September 2026. In the last four complete quarters there were 10, down from 16 in the four quarters before. The hazards named most often are fire (79%), burns (55%) and environment (17%). Read from the official risk descriptions, the most common reasons are overheats, melts or short-circuits (69%), too flammable (36%) and restricted chemical above the legal limit (19%). 88% were for products made in China. 53% of the EU alerts were marked as sold online, and 12% name an online marketplace, most often Amazon, eBay and Allegro. The most common outcome was recalled from consumers (41% of EU alerts); 41% included a measure ordered by an authority. Chemicals named in the official risk descriptions include lead, phthalates and short-chain chlorinated paraffins.
Official alerts and recalls per quarter
EU Safety GateUS CPSC
6
2
Q4 2026 is incomplete: counted to 1 October 2026.
Show the numbers by year
| Year | EU Safety Gate | US CPSC |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | 2 | 4 |
| 2025 | 4 | 10 |
| 2024 | 5 | 5 |
| 2023 | 1 | 3 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | 3 | 2 |
Why they were flagged
All reasons →-
69%, 29 alerts
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36%, 15 alerts
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19%, 8 alerts
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17%, 7 alerts
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17%, 7 alerts
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5%, 2 alerts
Marketplaces named
What happened to the products
- Recalled from consumers41%
- Withdrawn from the market35%
- Consumers warned18%
- Import rejected at the border12%
- Removed from online marketplace6%
- Other measure6%
Shares of the 17 EU Safety Gate alerts above; one alert can record several measures. 41% of alerts include a measure ordered by an authority, 59% only voluntary measures by the business.
Most common hazards
Chemicals named in the official risk descriptions
- Lead8
- Phthalates4
- Short-chain chlorinated paraffins4
Latest alerts
Download these 42 alerts (CSV) English column names; reuse with attribution to the official sources.
| Date | Product | Platform | Notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-24 | NEWDERY Power Banks Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Risk of Serious Injury; Sold on AmazonNEWDERY power banks Why: Too flammableRecalled from consumers |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the recall's list of sellers Sold Online At: Amazon.com from October 2023 to November 2024 for between $27 andAmazon → |
CPSC 26792 |
| 2026-09-03 | Truststone Group Recalls XO Poppy Power Trip Magnetic Wireless Power Banks Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at TJX and Marshalls StoresXO Poppy Power Trip Magnetic Wireless Power Banks Why: Overheats, melts or short-circuits · Too flammableRecalled from consumers | CPSC 26740 | |
| 2026-06-25 | Super Off-Road Solar Power Banks Recalled Due to Overheating; Imported by Spector & Co.Super Off-Road 12,000 mAh Solar Wireless Power Banks Why: Overheats, melts or short-circuits · Battery can overheat, leak or explodeRecalled from consumers | CPSC 26575 | |
| 2026-04-09 | Shenzhen Baihang Recalls VEEKTOMX Mini Power Banks, Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold on AmazonVEEKTOMX Portable Charger Mini Power Banks Why: Overheats, melts or short-circuits · Too flammableRecalled from consumers |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the recall's list of sellers Amazon.com between January 2024 and September 2024, for between $2Amazon → |
CPSC 26399 |
| 2026-02-10 | PowerbankPOWER BANK 10000 mAh Brand: Industry ELECTRONICS · model TPB21C/CT-HYB008 · barcode 4743311129379 Why: Overheats, melts or short-circuits · Restricted chemical above the legal limitRemoved from online marketplace |
AllegroWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Allegro.Allegro → |
SR/00491/26 |
| 2026-01-14 | PowerbankPowerbank 20 000 mAhmodel MW-20230120 · barcode 6951775330172 Why: Lead in solder or components · Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market | SR/00101/26 | |
| 2025-12-05 | INIU Recalls Power Banks Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold on AmazonINIU BI-B41 Power Banks Why: Overheats, melts or short-circuits · Too flammableRecalled from consumers |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the recall's list of sellers Online at Amazon.com from August 2021 and April 2022 for about $18.Amazon → |
CPSC 26135 |
| 2025-11-13 | Belkin Recalls Portable Power Banks and Wireless Charging Stands Due to Fire and Burn HazardsPortable Power Banks and Wireless Charging Stands Why: Overheats, melts or short-circuitsRecalled from consumers |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the recall's list of sellers lmart and other stores nationwide and online at Belkin.com, Amazon.com and on Tiktok from August 2020 through August 2025 forAmazon →TikTok ShopWording in the official record · found in the recall's list of sellers ores nationwide and online at Belkin.com, Amazon.com and on Tiktok from August 2020 through August 2025 for between $29 and $1TikTok Shop → |
CPSC 26090 |
| 2025-10-09 | ESR HaloLock Wireless Power Banks Recall Expanded to Include Additional Model Due to Risk of Serious Burn Injury and Fire Hazard Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Distributed by WaymeetESR HaloLock Wireless Power Banks Why: Overheats, melts or short-circuits · Too flammableRecalled from consumers |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the recall's list of sellers Amazon.com (all models), Esrtech.com (all models) and Homedepot.coAmazon → |
CPSC 26011 |
| 2025-10-02 | Zyntony Recalls Kogalla Power Banks Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold on Kogalla.comBP125, BatPak 2F and BatPak 3F Power Banks Why: Overheats, melts or short-circuits · Battery can overheat, leak or explode · Too flammableRecalled from consumers | CPSC 26002 | |
| 2025-09-11 | Solar power bankSolar Power BankBrand: Impression · model 009333-05 · barcode 8719446056558 · batch 4189862 Why: Overheats, melts or short-circuitsRecalled from consumers | OR/00139/25 | |
| 2025-08-14 | ESR HaloLock Wireless Power Banks Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Distributed by WaymeetESR HaloLock Wireless Power Banks Why: Overheats, melts or short-circuits · Too flammableRecalled from consumers |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the recall's list of sellers Amazon.com, Homedepot.com and Esrtech.com from September 2023 throAmazon → |
CPSC 25437 |
| 2025-07-17 | iStore Magnetic Wireless Power Banks Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Imported by TomauriiStore Magnetic Wireless Power Banks (IST-09991/W05 model only) Why: Overheats, melts or short-circuits · Too flammableRecalled from consumers | CPSC 25390 | |
| 2025-06-12 | More than One Million Anker Power Banks Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Manufactured by Anker InnovationsAnker PowerCore 10000 power banks (model A1263 only) Why: Overheats, melts or short-circuitsRecalled from consumers |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the recall's list of sellers Online at Anker, Amazon, Newegg and Ebay from June 2016 through December 2022 for aAmazon →eBayWording in the official record · found in the recall's list of sellers Online at Anker, Amazon, Newegg and Ebay from June 2016 through December 2022 for about $27.eBay → |
CPSC 25338 |
| 2025-05-29 | iWALK Magnetic Wireless Power Banks Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Manufactured by U2O GlobaliWALK Magnetic Wireless Power Banks Why: Overheats, melts or short-circuits · Too flammableRecalled from consumers |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the recall's list of sellers Online at iWalkMall.com, Amazon.com and other e-commerce websites from July 2021 through MaAmazon → |
CPSC 25304 |
| 2025-05-08 | PowerbankPOWER BANKBrand: Misty · model Misty_3349 · barcode 8434344265047 · batch D08G Recalled from consumers | SR/01718/25 | |
| 2025-04-17 | Casely Recalls Wireless Portable Power Banks Due to Fire and Burn HazardsCasely Wireless Portable Power Banks Why: Overheats, melts or short-circuits · Too flammableRecalled from consumers |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the recall's list of sellers Online at getcasely.com, Amazon.com and other e-commerce websites from March 2022 through SAmazon → |
CPSC 25227 |
| 2025-03-20 | VC Group Recalls Wireless Portable Power Banks with Lithium-Ion Batteries Due to Fire and Burn HazardsVC Group MagSafe Wireless Power Pack Portable Power Banks Why: Overheats, melts or short-circuits · Too flammableRecalled from consumers |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the recall's list of sellers Online at velvetcaviar.com and Amazon.com from November 2022 through October 2024 for about $6.Amazon → |
CPSC 25190 |
| 2025-01-13 | Power bankBrand: Forever STB-200 · model STB-200 5000 mAh · barcode 5900495349750 Why: Lead in solder or components · Restricted chemical above the legal limitOther measure | SR/00232/25 | |
| 2025-01-08 | PowerbankBrand: Brommavik hotel Why: Lead in solder or components · Restricted chemical above the legal limitImport rejected at the border ordered | SR/00089/25 | |
| 2024-12-19 | Charmast Power Banks Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold by Charmast Exclusively on Amazon.comCharmast power banks, model W1056 Why: Overheats, melts or short-circuits · Too flammableRecalled from consumers |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the recall's list of sellers Online at Amazon.com from December 2018 through September 2024 for between $Amazon → |
CPSC 25072 |
| 2024-12-05 | Belkin Recalls Portable Wireless Battery Chargers for Smart Watches Due to Fire HazardBelkin BoostCharge Pro Fast Wireless Charger Power Banks 10K Why: Overheats, melts or short-circuitsRecalled from consumers |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the recall's list of sellers Online at Amazon.com, belkin.com and other websites from May 2023 through JuAmazon → |
CPSC 25061 |
| 2024-12-04 | PowerbankManta Solar USB PowerbankBrand: POWER PLUS · model 47450 · barcode 8717853706141 Why: Lead in solder or components · Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market | A12/03509/24 | |
| 2024-11-12 | Power bankVARMFRONTBrand: Ikea · model E2037 (705.556.47), E20382 (105.556.45) · batch E2037: 2318, 2319 and 2322, E20382: 2313, 2316, 2318 and 2319 Why: Overheats, melts or short-circuitsWithdrawn from the market · Consumers warned | A12/03159/24 | |
| 2024-10-17 | Anker Power Banks Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Manufactured by Anker InnovationsAnker Power Banks Why: Overheats, melts or short-circuitsRecalled from consumers |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the recall's list of sellers Wireless and K Spider Inc. stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com, ebay.com, AAliExpress.com, and Walmart.com, from JanuaAmazon →eBayWording in the official record · found in the recall's list of sellers K Spider Inc. stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com, ebay.com, AAliExpress.com, and Walmart.com, from January 2024 theBay →WalmartWording in the official record · found in the recall's list of sellers e, and online at Amazon.com, ebay.com, AAliExpress.com, and Walmart.com, from January 2024 through July 2024 for between $40 anWalmart → |
CPSC 25011 |
| 2024-10-03 | Power bankMobile Power Bank · barcode 7330163355130 Why: Lead in solder or components · Restricted chemical above the legal limitImport rejected at the border ordered | A12/02790/24 | |
| 2024-08-15 | IKEA Recalls VARMFRONT Power Banks Due to Fire HazardVARMFRONT Power Banks Why: Overheats, melts or short-circuitsRecalled from consumers | CPSC 24344 | |
| 2024-06-27 | Baseus Magnetic Wireless Charging Power Banks Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Imported by Shenzhen Baseus TechnologyBaseus Magnetic Wireless Charging Power Banks Why: Overheats, melts or short-circuitsRecalled from consumers |
AliExpressWording in the official record · found in the recall's list of sellers Online at Amazon.com, AliExpress.com and Baseus.com from April 2022 through April 2024 for bAliExpress →AmazonWording in the official record · found in the recall's list of sellers Online at Amazon.com, AliExpress.com and Baseus.com from April 2022 throughAmazon → |
CPSC 24287 |
| 2024-04-30 | Power bankPower BankBrand: Not specified · model unspecified Why: Lead in solder or components · Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market | A12/01123/24 | |
| 2024-01-22 | Power bankUSB-C Laptop Power BankBrand: Lenovo · batch 40ALLG2WWW Why: Overheats, melts or short-circuits · Breaks or collapsesRecalled from consumers | A12/03007/23 | |
| 2023-12-14 | Power bankDuo Xin UFO Power bankBrand: Duo Xin · model RMB138 · barcode 6972891610009 Why: Lead in solder or components · Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market | A12/03066/23 | |
| 2023-11-22 | Lenovo Recalls USB-C Laptop Power Banks Due to Fire HazardLenovo USB-C Laptop Power Banks Why: Overheats, melts or short-circuits · Breaks or collapsesRecalled from consumers |
eBayWording in the official record · found in the recall's list of sellers m, www.connection.com, www.shi.com, www.Softchoice.com, www.eBay.com and www.staples.com from May 2022 through January 2023eBay → |
CPSC 24031 |
| 2023-08-17 | Costco Recalls Ubio Labs Power Banks Due to Fire Hazard; Caught Fire on Commercial Flight (Recall Alert)Ubio Labs power banks Why: Overheats, melts or short-circuits · Too flammableRecalled from consumers | CPSC 23783 | |
| 2023-03-09 | Fantasia Trading Recalls Anker Power Banks Due to Fire HazardAnker 535 Power Banks (PowerCore 20k) Why: Overheats, melts or short-circuitsRecalled from consumers |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the recall's list of sellers Target stores nationwide and online at Anker.com, Amazon.com and eBay.com from October 2022 through January 2023 forAmazon →eBayWording in the official record · found in the recall's list of sellers t stores nationwide and online at Anker.com, Amazon.com and eBay.com from October 2022 through January 2023 for about $70.eBay → |
CPSC 23147 |
| 2022-03-23 | PowerbankBrand: Kruidvat, Trekpleister · model 10000MAH,, ISW 47.324 · batch 19/41 Why: Battery can overheat, leak or explodeConsumers warned ordered | A12/00472/22 | |
| 2021-10-27 | myCharge Recalls Powerbanks Due to Fire and Burn HazardsmyCharge powerbanks Why: Overheats, melts or short-circuits · Battery can overheat, leak or explode · Too flammableRecalled from consumers |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the recall's list of sellers ector World, and Target stores nationwide and online at www.amazon.com, www.mycharge.com and www.target.com and through the U.Amazon → |
CPSC 22009 |
| 2021-06-09 | Power bankAC Power Bank Pro LAPTOPBrand: XTORM · model AL490 Pro 41.600 mAh, BX-240200 (charger) · barcode 8 718182 273281 Recalled from consumers ordered | A12/00852/21 | |
| 2020-12-24 | Power bankPower bank Brand: Dunlop · model 06910 · barcode 8711252069104 · batch 8711252069104 Why: Live parts can be touched · Insufficient insulation or moisture protection · Battery can overheat, leak or explodeSales ban · Recalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market · Consumers warned ordered | A12/01852/20 | |
| 2020-12-10 | Power bankColux Power Bank 20000 mAh Brand: Colux · model 121 Why: Overheats, melts or short-circuits · Battery can overheat, leak or explodeRecalled from consumers ordered |
BolWording in the official record · found in the official product description The product was also sold online, particularly via Bol.comBol → |
A12/01777/20 |
| 2020-11-25 | Towsleys Recalls 3-in-1 Qi Wireless Chargers, Power Banks and Travel Chargers Due to Fire Hazard3-in-1 Qi wireless chargers, power banks and travel wall chargers Why: Overheats, melts or short-circuitsRecalled from consumers | CPSC 21037 | |
| 2020-07-22 | Power bankBrand: Rexener · model REX10072 · barcode 6430064910122 Why: Live parts can be touchedRecalled from consumers ordered | A12/01066/20 | |
| 2020-01-23 | PCNA Recalls Power Banks Due to Fire and Burn HazardsSpare 10,000 mAh Power Banks Why: Overheats, melts or short-circuits · Battery can overheat, leak or explode · Too flammableRecalled from consumers | CPSC 20058 |