Baseus has issued a voluntary recall for its 65W 30,000mAh (BS-30KP365) power bank, citing fire hazard. Approximately 55k of these batteries are impacted by the recall. Customer who show proof of purchase and disposal will receive a replacement power bank for free.
This is an unusually alarming product recall. According to the
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Baseus has received 72 reports of battery bulging, four reports of fire, and three reports of property damage from customers who purchased the BS-30KP365 power bank. It seems that first-gen versions of this battery, first sold in 2020, contain a defect can lead to overheating during charging.
If you own a BS-30KP365 portable battery, stop using it. Check to see whether the serial number, located on the bottom of the unit, ends in a number (any number) or the letter "D." Units that fit this description are impacted by the recall and should not be used under any circumstances. Batteries that do not fit this description, such as those with a serial number ending in "A," are safe to use.
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