VC Group Recalls Wireless Portable Power Banks with Lithium-Ion Batteries Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
CPSC · March 20, 2025
- VC Group Recalls Wireless Portable Power Banks with Lithium-Ion Batteries Due to Fire and Burn Hazards — CPSC recall announced .
- Hazard: The lithium-ion battery in the recalled power banks can overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers..
- Units affected: About 89,500.
- Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wireless portable power banks and contact VC Group for a free….
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- CPSC
- Posted
- Status
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled…
- Recalling firm
- VC Group, of Brooklyn, New York
- Source ID
- 25190
Description
This recall involves 5,000 mAh wireless portable power banks for electronic charging of MagSafe compatible phones and earphones. "Velvet Caviar" is engraved on the front plate and printed on the bottom on the back with model number ZHX-PB21. The PO numbers 1 through 10 (PO-PP001 to PO-PP010) are marked on the back. Power Packs that do not have a PO number are also subject to this recall. Note: Recalled lithium-ion batteries should be disposed of in accordance with any local and state ordinances, following the procedures established by your municipal recycling center for damaged/defective/recalled lithium batteries, because these potentially hazardous batteries must be handled differently than other batteries. Do not throw this recalled power bank in the trash. Do not deposit this recalled power bank in used battery recycling boxes found at various retail and home improvement stores.
- Products
- VC Group MagSafe Wireless Power Pack Portable Power Banks
- Sold at
- Online at velvetcaviar.com and Amazon.com from November 2022 through October 2024 for about $6.
- Manufactured by
- VC Group, of Brooklyn, New York
- Incidents
- The firm has received 19 reports of the product overheating or catching on fire, resulting in 10 minor injuries.
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