Wireless Power Banks Recalled Over Fires and Explosions—Check the List ASAP

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Stop me if you’ve heard this one before. Wireless power banks have been recalled for exploding and causing fires.

This time, it’s the ESR HaloLock wireless power banks distributed by Waymeet in Hong Kong. The power banks were sold online at Amazon, Home Depot’s website, and Esrtech.com from September 2023 to July 2025, according to a press release from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

“The firm has received nine reports of the lithium-ion battery catching fire and exploding, resulting in property damage of about $20,000,” the CPSC said, though no injuries have been reported.

The power banks come in dark blue, light blue, gray, white, and black—all with five circular LED display lights on the side. The model numbers that have been recalled include 2G520, 2G505B, and 2G512B, which should be printed on the side near the “ESR” branding.

Consumers should contact Waymeet for a refund. The easiest way to reach out is by email, according to the CPSC. You’ll be asked to send a photo of your power bank, showing the model number, to [email protected]. The company wants consumers to write the word “recalled” in permanent marker on the power bank for the photo.

After the company sends a refund, consumers are asked to dispose of the power banks responsibly. As the CPSC explains:

Do not throw this recalled lithium-ion battery or device in the trash, the general recycling stream (e.g., street-level or curbside recycling bins), or used battery recycling boxes found at various retail and home improvement stores. Recalled lithium-ion batteries must be disposed of differently than other batteries, because they present a greater risk of fire. Your municipal household hazardous waste (HHW) collection center may accept this recalled lithium-ion battery or device for disposal. Before taking your battery or device to a HHW collection center, contact that office ahead of time and ask whether it accepts recalled lithium-ion batteries. If it does not, contact your municipality for further guidance.

There have been many phone charger recalls in recent months, including a recall of Anker PowerCore 10000 power banks back in June. And the iStore Magnetic Wireless power banks recalled in July.

There’s a reason TSA doesn’t allow power banks in checked luggage. You really don’t want these things to explode in the wrong place.

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