Portable Power Bank
| Alert Number | A12/0429/18 |
| Brand | Amazonbasics |
| Category | Communication and media equipment |
| Risk Type | Burns, Chemical, Fire |
| Notifying Country | Luxembourg |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Portable Power bank with Micro USB cableModel: PB3S (3,000 mAh) |
| Published | 23 March 2018 |
Risk Description
The battery of the power bank overheats easily, can explode or leak. This could result in the power bank catching fire whilst being charged unattended or users suffering burns or chemical burns when carrying the power bank in their pocket.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 26/01/2018Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 12/03/2018Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risksDate of entry into force: 12/03/2018
Product Description
Portable power supply with micro USB for charging a mobile device sold in brown cardboard packaging with a white label. The housing of the power bank is made of matt black plastic.