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The Consumer Product Safety Commission says to stop using HAIARA power banks now. It knows of 600 reports of fire, explosion and overheating, including three burn injuries and nine reports of property damage, on about 210,000 sold on Amazon.com and Newegg.com from January 2025 through October 2026. The brand name may only be on the receipt. On the device, look for black, "20W" on the front, "Model: W5 PRO" on the side, and no date code.
The part the headlines skip: whether you get your money back depends on who sold it. Mitrytech recalled about 11,000 and offers a full refund. Woot has refused to recall, the CPSC says, and Geralde-US hasn't answered it. Whoever sold yours, don't trash it, recycle it, sell it or give it away. It goes to a household hazardous waste drop-off, and the CPSC says to call ahead.
And the French press: Bodum recalled 5.9 million 8-cup and 12-cup presses with a replaceable glass carafe, sold since 1974. Bodum has had 70 reports of carafes breaking and 48 people burned. The fix is a free plastic stirring spoon and a warning label, not a refund. Stop stirring with a metal spoon. Bodum: 888-879-8213.
Sources:
CPSC warning, HAIARA power banks: https://www.cpsc.gov/Warnings/2027/CPSC-Warns-Consumers-to-Stop-Using-HAIARA-Power-Banks-Immediately-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards
CPSC recall, Mitrytech: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2027/HAIARA-Power-Banks-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-Sold-on-Amazon-com-by-Mitrytech
CPSC recall, Bodum: https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2027/Bodum-USA-Recalls-5-9-Million-French-Press-Coffee-Makers-with-Replaceable-Glass-Carafes-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Burn-Injury
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