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PCNA Recalls Power Banks Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

  • Front of recalled power bank that may have a company logo
  • Back of recalled power bank with PO number
Name of Product:
Spare 10,000 mAh Power Banks
Hazard:

The power bank’s lithium-ion battery can overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards.

Remedy:
Dispose
Recall Date:
January 23, 2020
Units:
About 5,000 (about 445 were sold in Canada)
Consumer Contact

PCNA at 800-860-1555, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at CustomerService@leedsworld.com or visit www.pcna.com and click on the “Recalls” link at the bottom of the page for more information

Recall Details

In Conjunction With:
Description:

This recall involves the Spare Power Bank used to charge electronic devices.  They have a 10,000 mAh Grade A lithium ion battery, LED indicator lights, and a flashlight.  The power banks are white and are decorated with various logos.  PO number 1813582 is printed on the back of the power bank.  The power banks measure about 5 1/2 inches long by 2 1/2 inches wide.

Remedy:

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.

Incidents/Injuries:

The firm has received one report of fire.  No injuries have been reported.

Sold At

Given to consumers as free promotional products at meetings or events nationwide from July 2019 through September 2019.

Manufactured In:
China
Importer(s):

PCNA of New Kensington, Pa., owner of Leedsworld Inc.

Recall number:
20-058
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This recall was conducted, voluntarily by the company, under CPSC’s Fast Track Recall process. Fast Track recalls are initiated by firms, who commit to work with CPSC to quickly announce the recall and remedy to protect consumers.

About the U.S. CPSC
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC’s work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 40 years. Federal law bars any person from selling products subject to a publicly announced voluntary recall by a manufacturer or a mandatory recall ordered by the Commission.
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