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POM Power Banks safety warning over a fire risk
Product Recall for POM Power Banks 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.
POM power banks sold in TK Maxx & Homesense stores. For a full list of identifiers, please see below.
- Sold betweenCompare with your receipt or order date.
- December 2025 and May 2026
What to do now
The risk with POM Power Banks is fire: a fault could cause it to overheat, melt or ignite.
- 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.
- This is a safety report rather than a manufacturer recall: the listing has been taken down, but the seller may not contact you. Get in touch with the seller through the marketplace.
- If you cannot reach the seller, Trading Standards can be told through Citizens Advice.
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.
Getting your money back
Contact the seller through your order history and say that the product is the subject of an OPSS safety report. Keep screenshots of the listing and your order.
If the seller does not respond, the marketplace’s own dispute process or your card provider is the next step.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2605-0127). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for POM Power Banks presenting a risk of fire.
The risk
The products present a risk of fire as the internal wiring is not securely attached. This could lead to wires loosening during use. Loose wiring may cause the product to short-circuit, overheat and catch fire.
The products do not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Action taken
The products have been recalled from end users by TJX UK (TK Maxx).
Advice to consumers
The products have been recalled from end users by TJX UK (TK Maxx).
Owners are advised to stop using the product immediately and return it to their nearest TK Maxx or Homesense store for a refund or replacement.
For more information, please access the TK Maxx website at the following link: https://www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/l/product-recall
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2605-0127
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
POM power banks sold in TK Maxx & Homesense stores. For a full list of identifiers, please see below.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has POM Power Banks been reported?
The risk with POM Power Banks is fire: a fault could cause it to overheat, melt or ignite. 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 sold between 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?
Contact the seller through your order history and say that the product is the subject of an OPSS safety report. Keep screenshots of the listing and your order. If the seller does not respond, the marketplace’s own dispute process or your card provider is the next step.
Where was POM Power Banks sold?
The notice names TK Maxx. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
