21K charging devices sold on Amazon recalled after explosions, $2M+ in damages
Key Points:
- Over 21,000 NEWDERY Power Banks sold on Amazon are being recalled due to nine reports of explosions, one burn injury, and a fire causing $2 million in property damage.
- The Consumer Product Safety Commission warns that the lithium-ion batteries in these power banks can explode or ignite, posing serious fire and burn hazards.
- The recalled devices are black with yellow cables, branded "NEWDERY" with model number "ZHX-PB22," sold nationwide from October 2023 to November 2024 for $27 to $50.
- Consumers are urged to stop using the recalled power banks immediately and contact NEWDERY for a full refund, which requires submitting photos of the device and confirming disposal after marking it with "recalled" and their last name.
- For refund instructions or more information, consumers can contact NEWDERY at 888-256-6673 or support@newdery.com.