The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·24287·Announced 2024-06-27

Baseus Magnetic Wireless Charging Power Banks Recalled for Fire Hazard

Shenzhen Baseus Technology is recalling about 132,000 Baseus Magnetic Wireless Charging Power Banks because the lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard. The company has received 171 incident reports including 39 fires, 13 burn injuries, and about $20,000 in property damage.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source reports 13 burn injuries and approximately $20,000 in property damage from 39 confirmed fires. While no fatalities are documented, the combination of actual injury and confirmed fire incidents exceeds the threshold for High severity and meets the Severe criteria for significant injury and property damage reports.

Plain-English summary

Baseus Magnetic Wireless Charging Power Banks with model numbers PPCXM06 and PPCXW06 are being recalled by Shenzhen Baseus Technology Co. Ltd. These portable charging devices feature magnetic attachment capability for mobile phones and were sold in white, black, light blue, and light pink colors. The model number appears on the magnetic side of the device, with "20W" displayed on the non-magnetic side.

The lithium-ion battery in these power banks can overheat, creating a fire hazard. Baseus has received 171 reports of incidents, including 132 reports of bulging or swelling batteries and 39 reports of fires. These incidents have resulted in 13 burn injuries and approximately $20,000 in property damage.

The recalled power banks were sold online through Amazon.com, AliExpress.com, and Baseus.com from April 2022 through April 2024, priced between $18 and $55. About 132,000 units are affected.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power banks. Baseus is offering a full refund with proof of purchase or a $36 cash refund without proof of purchase. Consumers must submit a photo of the power bank showing the model number to Baseus's recall registration page. Those without an order number must submit a photo with their name and date written in permanent marker. Consumers should dispose of the battery in accordance with local and state regulations. For assistance, contact Baseus toll-free at 855-215-5824 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday–Friday), email [email protected], or visit https://baseuspowerbankrecall.expertinquiry.com or www.baseus.com and select "Product Recall Information."

The recalled product

Product
Baseus Magnetic Wireless Charging Power Banks
Manufacturer
Shenzhen Baseus Technology Co. Ltd., of China
Category
Consumer Product — Portable Battery/Power Bank
Hazard
  • fire
  • overheat-battery
  • burn-injury
Affected units
132,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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