Charmcast power banks.
Nearly 500,000 Charmast power bank chargers sold on Amazon are being recalled due to fire and burn hazards.
According to a release on the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's website, Charmast, based in China, has received 44 reports of the power banks overheating in a dangerous way, including four reports of consumers receiving burns or blisters.
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Consumers are advised to stop using the recalled power banks immediately and contact Charmast for instructions on how to receive a refund.
Because the power banks contain lithium-ion batteries, the recalled items should not be thrown in the trash.
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More info is available on Charmast.com.
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