The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·20058·Announced 2020-01-23

PCNA Recalls Spare 10,000 mAh Power Banks Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

PCNA is recalling approximately 5,000 Spare 10,000 mAh Power Banks because the lithium-ion batteries can overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire and burn hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

PCNA of New Kensington, Pa., owner of Leedsworld Inc., is recalling approximately 5,000 Spare 10,000 mAh Power Banks. The recall involves white power banks with a 10,000 mAh Grade A lithium-ion battery, LED indicator lights, and a flashlight. The recalled units measure about 5 1/2 inches long by 2 1/2 inches wide and have PO number 1813582 printed on the back.

The power banks pose fire and burn hazards because the lithium-ion battery can overheat and ignite. The firm has received one report of fire, but no injuries have been reported. The power banks were given to consumers as free promotional products at meetings or events nationwide from July 2019 through September 2019. About 445 units were sold in Canada.

Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled power banks. They should dispose of the power banks by following local laws for the disposal of lithium-ion batteries. For more information, consumers can contact PCNA at 800-860-1555 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email [email protected], or visit www.pcna.com and click on the “Recalls” link.

The recalled product

Product
Spare 10,000 mAh Power Banks
Manufacturer
PCNA of New Kensington, Pa., owner of Leedsworld Inc.
Category
Consumer Product — Power Banks
Hazard
Affected units
5,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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