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Tek Squad 5000 MAH Portable Power Bank recalled over a fire risk
Product Recall for Tek Squad 5000 MAH Portable 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.
4 identifiers listed for this notice.
Tek Squad 5000 MAH Portable Power Bank
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- 789949316983
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- 41251
- 41253
- 41259
What to do now
Tek Squad 5000 MAH Portable Power Bank has been flagged because it could start a fire in the home.
- Unplug it and do not charge it again.
- Store it away from anything that burns until you can return or dispose of it. Batteries should go to a battery recycling point, not the household bin.
- Contact Tek Squad or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
- If someone has been hurt or the product has failed, report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service.
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
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought.
If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2511-0116). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Tek Squad 5000 MAH Portable Power Bank presenting a risk of fire.
The risk
The product presents 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 product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users.
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users.
If you have purchased this product, please stop using it immediately and return to any TK Maxx store for a full refund or replacement. For more information, please access: https://www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/l/product-recall
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2511-0116
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Portable power bank available in various colours sold via TK Maxx between July 2025 and January 2026.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Tek Squad 5000 MAH Portable Power Bank been recalled?
Tek Squad 5000 MAH Portable Power Bank has been flagged because it could start a fire in the home. 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 barcode and 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?
Unplug it and do not charge it again. Store it away from anything that burns until you can return or dispose of it. Batteries should go to a battery recycling point, not the household bin.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought. If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
Where was Tek Squad 5000 MAH Portable Power Bank sold?
The notice names TK Maxx. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
