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Fire / OverheatingAugust 17, 2023CPSC #23783

Costco Recalls Ubio Labs Power Banks Due to Fire Hazard; Caught Fire on Commercial Flight (Recall Alert)

Brand
Product
Batteries
Units affected
350,000
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

This recall involves Ubio Labs power banks, sold in either a pack of one or a pack of two. The recalled power banks are black and have the model number PWB1071 printed on the back. The Costco item number is printed on the package. The item number for the single pack is 1314518, and the item number for the two-pack is 1265470.

Hazard

The recalled power banks can overheat and ignite, posing a fire hazard.

Injuries

Costco has received three reports of fire, including one report of fire on a commercial flight resulting in four reports of smoke inhalation and one report of a minor burn injury to passengers.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Costco stores nationwide and online at www.costco.com from March 2019 through December 2020 for the 1-pack for about $32 and from September 2018 through December 2020 for the 2-pack for about $40.

Photos

Recalled power banks in dual packRecalled power banks in single packBack of recalled power banks showing model number PWB1071
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