United KingdomESR HaloLock Wireless Power Banks (models 2G520, 2G505B, 2G512B; affected barcodes include 4894240179031, 4894240168479 and others), lithium‑ion battery power banks in various colours sold in the UK via Amazon between October 2023 and August 2024, are affected. They were recalled because the lithium‑ion batteries can overheat and enter thermal runaway, causing a risk of fire; owners are advised to stop using the product immediately and visit the ESR website for more details.
What's being recalled
Product Recall for ESR HaloLock Wireless Power Banks presenting a risk of fire.
Type: Electrical appliances and equipment - Chargers
Brand: ESR
Models: 2G520, 2G505B, 2G512B
Affected Barcodes: 4894240179031, 4894240168479, 4894240168462, 4894240132579, 4894240179024, 4894240132586, 4894240132579, 4894240132586, 4894240168479, 4894240168462, 4894240201022, 4894240201015, 4894240201657, 4894240201039, 4894240132555, 4894240201039
Sales period: Affected products were sold in the UK between October 2023 and August 2024.
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: Lithium-ion battery power banks in various colours
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2511-0217
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
The hazard
The product presents a risk of fire as the lithium-ion powered batteries can overheat during use. This can cause the power bank to enter into thermal runaway, causing a fire.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
What to do
The product has been recalled from end users.
We advise owners to stop using this product immediately and visit the ESR website for more details: https://uk.esrtech.com/pages/recall
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Office for Product Safety and Standards, collected from Office for Product Safety and Standards. Check the original before you act on it.
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