PCNA of New Kensington 2020-01-23 Electronics serious CPSC
Electronics · CPSC · Recall #CPSC-20058
Spare 10,000 mAh Power Banks Recall
Issued January 23, 2020 · PCNA of New Kensington · 5,000,445 units affected
In January 2020, PCNA of New Kensington recalled the Spare 10,000 mAh Power Banks, a serious electronics recall reported by the CPSC. Affected owners are eligible for a dispose. Here is what the hazard is and exactly what to do about it.
Compiled by Maya Ellison, RecallCheckr
What this means for you
The power bank's lithium-ion battery can overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards.
What you should do
- 1 Stop using Spare 10,000 mAh Power Banks right away.
- 2 Set it aside where it won't be used by mistake.
- 3 Contact PCNA of New Kensington to arrange your dispose. See the official notice below for contact details.
- 4 Keep the product until your remedy is fully processed. You may need it.
Official remedy (Dispose): Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled power banks and dispose of the recalled power banks by following local laws for disposal of lithium-ion batteries.
Recall details
- Brand
- PCNA of New Kensington
- Category
- Electronics
- Recall date
- January 23, 2020
- Units affected
- 5,000,445
- Sold at
- Given to consumers as free promotional products at meetings or events nationwide from July 2019 through September 2019.
- Recall number
- CPSC-20058
- Made in
- China
- Issuing agency
- CPSC
In context
- PCNA of New Kensington has 1 recall in our database.
- We're tracking 156 Electronics recalls in our database.
- 5,000,445 units is enough to reach roughly 1 in every 26 US households.
- This is the 14th Electronics recall we've logged in 2020.