The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·25072·Announced 2024-12-19

Charmast W1056 Power Banks Recalled for Fire and Burn Hazards

Charmast W1056 power banks sold on Amazon.com from December 2018-September 2024 are recalled for lithium-ion battery fire and burn hazards. The company received 44 reports of overheating, ignition, or burns.

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 recall involves 44 reported incidents including 4 reports of burn and blister injuries from a product affecting approximately 488,000 units, which constitutes significant injury reports qualifying for the Severe threshold.

Plain-English summary

This recall involves Charmast W1056 power banks, which were sold online at Amazon.com from December 2018 through September 2024 for between $14 and $25. The power banks came in black, blue, green, mint, pink, and white colors. Approximately 488,000 units were distributed.

The lithium-ion battery in the recalled power banks can overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. Charmast has received 44 reports of the power banks expanding, igniting, melting, overheating, or smoking, including 4 reports of consumers receiving burns or blisters.

Consumers should stop using the recalled power banks immediately. Contact Charmast for instructions on how to receive a full refund. To obtain a refund, consumers must provide photographs of their W1056 power bank, write their name and the photograph date in permanent marker above the label, and include the severed power cord. Dispose of the power banks in accordance with local and state regulations. Do not throw them in the trash or regular battery recycling boxes.

The recalled product

Product
Charmast power banks, model W1056
Category
Consumer Product — Power Bank
Hazard
  • fire
  • burn-injury
  • battery-defect
Affected units
488,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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