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Stop using these ESR power banks that have been recalled for fire and explosion risks

Andrew Liszewski

created: Aug. 14, 2025, 5:01 p.m. | updated: Aug. 15, 2025, 11:53 a.m.

The company has received nine reports of the power banks catching fire and exploding, causing around $20,000 of property damage, but no injuries, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC:This recall involves ESR HaloLock wireless power banks with model numbers 2G520, 2G505B and 2G512B. “ESR” is printed on the back and the model number is printed on the right side of the pocket-size power banks. Consumers are urged to stop using the recalled power banks immediately, even if they seem to be functioning properly, but before properly disposing of them, they can contact ESR for a full refund. The model numbers of the recalled chargers can be found on the right side of the power banks.

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