INIU recalls 210,000 BI-B41 power banks over battery overheating that can cause fires and burns
The lithium-ion battery in these power banks can overheat and catch fire, which can burn people; there were 15 overheating reports, including 11 fires and three minor burn injuries.
What to do
Stop using the power bank right away if its serial number is 000G21, 000H21, 000I21 or 000L21; a refund is offered. Do not put it in the trash or in curbside or store recycling bins; call your local household hazardous waste center first to ask if it takes it.
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Recall details
- Product
- INIU BI-B41 Power Banks
- Hazard
- The lithium-ion battery in the recalled power banks can overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
- Injuries
- INIU has received 15 reports of power banks overheating, including 11 reports of fires that resulted in three minor burn injuries and property damage totaling over $380,000.
- Units
- About 210,000
- Where sold
- Sold at Online at Amazon.com from August 2021 and April 2022 for about $18.
- Remedy
- Refund
- Notice last updated
- December 5, 2025
- Recall date
- December 5, 2025
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from CPSC.
INIU Recalls Power Banks Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold on Amazon
- Description
- This recall involves INIU 10,000mAh portable power banks, model BI-B41. The recalled power banks have a black or blue case and the INIU logo and a paw-print LED light are on the front. The model and serial number are printed on the back of the power bank at the bottom. Only portable power banks with serial numbers 000G21, 000H21, 000I21 and 000L21 are included in this recall. Note: Do not throw this recalled lithium-ion battery or device in the trash, in the general recycling stream (e.g., street-level or curbside recycling bins), or in used battery recycling boxes found at various retail and home improvement stores. Recalled lithium-ion batteries must be disposed of differently than other batteries, because they present a greater risk of fire. Your municipal household hazardous waste (HHW) collection center may accept this recalled lithium-ion battery or device for disposal. Before taking your battery or device to a HHW collection center, contact that office ahead of time and ask whether it accepts recalled lithium-ion batteries. If it does not, contact your municipality for further guidance.
- Hazard
- The lithium-ion battery in the recalled power banks can overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled planers and contact Grizzly Industrial for a free repair kit and installation instructions. The repair kit consists of an upgraded chip breaker adjustment rod, spacer, set screws, lock washers, and lock nuts. Remedy options: Refund.
- Injuries
- INIU has received 15 reports of power banks overheating, including 11 reports of fires that resulted in three minor burn injuries and property damage totaling over $380,000.
- Number of units
- About 210,000
- Sold at
- Sold at Online at Amazon.com from August 2021 and April 2022 for about $18.
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