Massive Power Bank Recall After Fires and Burns
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a power bank recall of more than 210,000 INIU portable power banks sold on Amazon. These paw‑print branded chargers, model BI‑B41, have been linked to fires, burn injuries, and property damage. If you bought one between August 2021 and April 2022, stop using it immediately.
What’s Going On
- Model: BI‑B41
- Colors: Black or blue case with INIU logo and paw‑print LED light
- Serial numbers: 000G21, 000H21, 000I21, 000L21
- Reports: 15 overheating incidents, 11 fires, 3 burn injuries, $380,000 in property damage
INIU is calling this a “voluntary power bank recall.” That’s corporate code for we’d rather you not think our product is a fire hazard, but yes, it is.
What Consumers Should Do
- Stop using the power bank immediately.
- Check the serial number against the recall list.
- Register for a refund through INIU’s recall site.
- Dispose of the battery safely; do not throw it in the trash. Contact your local hazardous waste collection center for proper disposal.
Lithium‑Ion Batteries, The Repeat Offender
Unfortunately, lithium‑ion batteries are the repeat offenders of modern tech. They power everything: phones, laptops, scooters, e‑bikes, and they keep showing up in recalls like this. They overheat, they swell, they leak, they explode. It’s like they’re auditioning for America’s Next Fire Hazard.
And disposal? Toss one in the trash, and you’re not just risking your house. You are risking blowing up the truck, and you’re risking the landfill. No one wants to have a burning landfill, period. These batteries can ignite in garbage trucks or waste centers, putting so many unsuspecting people and property at risk. That’s why the CPSC keeps reminding us with this power bank recall and others: take them to a hazardous waste collection site.
