Power Bank Recalls: Which Portable Chargers Are Affected and What to Do
Well over two million power banks have been recalled in the US since 2025 for fire and burn hazards. The recalls to know, the warning signs, and the rules for flying.
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Portable chargers are everywhere, and so are recalls of them. Since the start of 2025 the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced recalls covering well over two million power banks whose lithium-ion batteries can overheat, with reports of fires, burns and, in one case, a death. Here are the recalls to know about, how to check yours, and the rules for taking one on a plane.
If your power bank is listed, swollen or running hot
Stop using it and stop charging it. Check the model and serial number against the official notice, and follow the notice’s instructions for getting a remedy and disposing of the battery.
Key takeaways
- About 1.16 million Anker PowerCore 10000 power banks (model A1263) were recalled in June 2025
- Further recalls followed from Anker, Casely, Baseus, INIU and Belkin
- Casely's recall was reannounced in April 2026 after a reported death
- Most recalls depend on the serial number, so check yours on the company's recall page
- Power banks must travel in carry-on bags, never in checked luggage
The main recalls since 2025
| Brand and model | Announced | Units (US) | Remedy offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anker PowerCore 10000 (A1263) | June 12, 2025 | About 1,158,000 | Free replacement |
| Anker (A1647, A1652, A1257, A1681, A1689) | September 18, 2025 | About 481,000 | Refund |
| Casely Power Pods 5000mAh (E33A) | April 17, 2025; reannounced April 16, 2026 | About 429,200 | Free replacement |
| INIU 10,000mAh (BI-B41) | December 5, 2025 | About 210,000 | Refund |
| Belkin power banks and charging stands | November 13, 2025 | About 83,500 | See notice |
| Baseus 65W 30000mAh (BS-30KP365) | May 1, 2025 | About 55,380 | Free replacement |
Figures are taken from the CPSC notices linked under Sources. Not every unit of a listed model is necessarily affected: several of these recalls apply only to certain serial numbers.
What the incident reports say
These numbers come from the companies' reports to the CPSC, as published in each notice.
Anker PowerCore 10000 (A1263)
Anker had received 19 reports of fires and explosions, including two minor burn injuries and 11 reports of property damage totalling more than $60,700. The units were sold from June 2016 to December 2022, so many are several years old.
Source: CPSC recall 25-338
Casely Power Pods (E33A)
Before the original recall the firm had 51 reports of batteries overheating, expanding or catching fire, with six minor burn injuries. The CPSC reannounced the recall in April 2026 after a woman in New Jersey suffered severe burns when a power bank caught fire while charging her phone on her lap; she later died from complications of her injuries.
INIU BI-B41
INIU had 15 reports of overheating, including 11 fires that caused three minor burn injuries and more than $380,000 in property damage. The units were sold on Amazon between August 2021 and April 2022.
Source: CPSC recall 26-135
Baseus BS-30KP365
Baseus had 76 reports: 72 of the charger bulging and four of fire, three of which involved property damage.
Source: CPSC: Baseus recall, 2025
Separately, the CPSC has issued safety warnings, without a recall, about some power banks whose sellers did not respond to it. A warning means the agency is telling people to stop using the product even though no company remedy is available.
How to check your power bank
- Find the model number, usually printed in small type on the back or underside, and the serial number.
- Go to the company’s recall page, linked from the CPSC notice, and enter the serial number. For the Anker and INIU recalls, this is how you find out whether your unit is included.
- If it is included, stop using it and register for the remedy. A receipt is generally not needed. Anker, for example, asks for a photograph of the power bank showing the model and serial number with the word “recalled” written on it.
Warning signs on any power bank
Recalled or not, stop using a portable charger that is swelling or bulging, becomes unusually hot, smells of burning, or has been crushed or punctured. Bulging was the most common report in the Baseus recall, and it is a sign that the battery inside is failing. Do not charge a power bank on a bed or sofa, or while it is resting against your body.
Taking a power bank on a plane
The Federal Aviation Administration treats power banks as spare lithium batteries:
- Carry-on only. They must never go in checked baggage. If your cabin bag is checked at the gate, take the power bank out and keep it with you.
- Up to 100 watt-hours: allowed for personal use.
- 101 to 160 watt-hours: needs airline approval, with a limit of two per passenger.
- Over 160 watt-hours: not allowed on passenger aircraft.
- Damaged or recalled batteries must not be carried on board.
To convert, divide the milliamp-hour figure by 1,000 and multiply by the voltage. A 20,000mAh pack at 3.7 volts is about 74 watt-hours. Airlines can set stricter limits, so check with yours.
Getting rid of a recalled power bank
Do not put a recalled lithium-ion battery in household rubbish or ordinary recycling. Follow the disposal instructions in the recall notice; companies may ask you to confirm that you have disposed of the unit in line with local rules before sending a replacement. Your local household hazardous waste service can tell you where to take it.
For other products, see our guide to checking whether something you own has been recalled.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which power banks have been recalled?
Recalls announced through the CPSC since 2025 include the Anker PowerCore 10000 (A1263), five further Anker models, Casely Power Pods (E33A), the Baseus 65W 30000mAh (BS-30KP365), the INIU BI-B41 and some Belkin power banks and charging stands.
How do I know if my Anker power bank is recalled?
Check the model number on the device, then enter the serial number on Anker’s product recall page. Only units with qualifying serial numbers are included.
Can I take a power bank in checked luggage?
No. The FAA says spare lithium batteries, including power banks, must be carried in the cabin and never placed in checked bags.
Is a swollen power bank dangerous?
Swelling is a sign the battery is failing. Stop using and charging it, keep it away from anything flammable and dispose of it through a household hazardous waste service.
Sources
- CPSC: More than One Million Anker Power Banks Recalled (June 2025)
- CPSC: Casely Recalls Wireless Portable Power Banks (April 2025)
- CPSC: Casely Reannounces Recall; One Fatality Reported (April 2026)
- CPSC: Baseus Portable Chargers Recalled (May 2025)
- CPSC: INIU Recalls Power Banks (December 2025)
- CPSC: Belkin Recalls Portable Power Banks and Wireless Charging Stands (November 2025)
- CPSC: Recalls database (search for the September 2025 Anker recall and other notices)
- FAA PackSafe: Lithium Batteries
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