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Baseus Magnetic Wireless Charging Power Bank sold via AliExpress, Amazon and eBay recalled over a fire risk
Product Recall for Baseus Magnetic Wireless Charging Power Bank presenting a risk of fire.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
2 identifiers listed for this notice.
Baseus Magnetic Wireless Charging Power Bank sold via AliExpress, Amazon and eBay
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- PPCXM06
- PPCXW06
What to do now
Baseus Magnetic Wireless Charging Power Bank sold via AliExpress could overheat or catch fire.
- Stop using and charging it now, and unplug it.
- Keep it somewhere cool and clear of soft furnishings. Never put lithium batteries in the household bin.
- Use the contact details in the official notice to arrange a refund, repair or replacement.
- Incidents and injuries can be reported to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.
Why it matters. Faulty chargers, batteries and appliances are a common cause of house fires. A fire can start while the product is charging or switched on and nobody is watching.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- make sure you have working smoke alarms
Get help urgently
- if it starts to smoke, smell of burning or catch fire, get everyone out and call 999
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies.
Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2407-0114). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Baseus Magnetic Wireless Charging Power Bank presenting a risk of fire.
The risk
The product presents a risk of fire as it is possible for the lithium-ion battery in the power bank to overheat and ignite.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Action taken
The products have been recalled from end users.
Advice to consumers
Owners should stop using this product immediately and disconnect it from any chargers or devices.
The product has been recalled from end users by the manufacturer. Further information can be accessed on the Baseus website at the following link: https://eu.baseus.com/pages/recall_select_ppcxm06-ppcxw06.
Owners of affected products should dispose of them safely via their local household waste disposal site, checking first with their local centre if they accept this type of battery. For further information on household waste, access the following Gov.uk webpage: https://www.gov.uk/dispose-household-waste
Additional information
PSD number: 2407-0114
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
The products were offered in white, black, light blue, and light pink colours. Both models have a magnetic side that attaches to mobile phones with magnetic charging functionality.
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Questions
Why has Baseus Magnetic Wireless Charging Power Bank sold via AliExpress been recalled?
Baseus Magnetic Wireless Charging Power Bank sold via AliExpress could overheat or catch fire. Faulty chargers, batteries and appliances are a common cause of house fires. A fire can start while the product is charging or switched on and nobody is watching.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the model on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Stop using and charging it now, and unplug it. Keep it somewhere cool and clear of soft furnishings. Never put lithium batteries in the household bin.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies. Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
Where was Baseus Magnetic Wireless Charging Power Bank sold via AliExpress sold?
The notice names Amazon, eBay, AliExpress. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
