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Several People Burned In Portable Charger Fires, Sparking Massive Recall
More than 200,000 portable chargers are being recalled after some overheated and sparked fires, causing injuries and property damage.
The recall covers about 210,000 INIU BI-B41 power banks sold in the US, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Dec. 4. The pocket-sized devices were sold in black or blue and feature a paw-print LED light on the front.
INIU has received 15 reports of the batteries overheating, including 11 fires. Three people suffered minor burns, and the fires caused more than $380,000 in property damage, according to the CPSC.
The power banks were sold on…
Burn Hazard Prompts Huge Recall Of Heated Socks
Tens of thousands of pairs of heated socks are being recalled after nearly a dozen reports of burns and blisters.
Fieldsheer Apparel Technologies issued the recall for about 45,000 heated socks, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Aug. 7. The socks can cause pain and injuries when worn during activities that generate a combination of heat, friction, moisture, and pressure.
The company has received 11 reports of the socks causing discomfort, including four cases of burns and blisters, according to the CPSC. The recall includes models MWMS07, MWWS07, a…
