Published November 24,2023
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Chinese pc producer Lenovo Group is recalling USB-C laptop computer energy banks citing danger for fireplace, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) stated on Wednesday.
About 2,850 items have been offered within the United States and about 510 items have been offered in Canada.
The recall entails the Lenovo USB USB-C Laptop Power Bank with mannequin quantity PBLG2W. The energy financial institution has a 20,000 mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery used to cost laptops, cell telephones, and different gadgets when {an electrical} outlet just isn’t out there. The energy financial institution is black and measures round 18 centimetres by 7.5 centimetres.
The recalled items have been manufactured in China between January 2022 and June 2022.
According to the US company, the facility financial institution’s inside screws can come free, inflicting a brief circuit and overheating of the lithium-ion battery, posing a fireplace hazard.
The recall was initiated after the agency acquired one report of a fireplace which brought about minimal property harm.
However, no accidents have been reported to this point associated to the recalled product.
Consumers are urged to instantly cease utilizing the recalled energy banks and speak to Lenovo for a free alternative.
The company additional requested customers to not put lithium-ion batteries within the trash or battery recycling containers discovered at numerous retail and residential enchancment shops. They may cause fires and explosions if they’re broken or crushed and are a hazard when thrown within the bin.
Source: www.anews.com.tr