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INIU Recalls 210,000 BI-B41 Power Banks Sold on Amazon Over Fire Risk

Owners are directed to stop use immediately, verify serial numbers for refunds, then dispose through hazardous‑waste programs.

Overview

  • The CPSC announced a voluntary recall of INIU’s 10,000 mAh BI-B41 chargers limited to serial numbers 000G21, 000H21, 000I21 and 000L21.
  • Officials cite 15 overheating incidents tied to the devices, including 11 fires, three minor burn injuries and more than $380,000 in property damage.
  • The recalled power banks were sold on Amazon from August 2021 through April 2022 for about $18.
  • Affected units are black or blue with the INIU logo and a paw‑print LED on the front, with model and serial information printed on the back.
  • Consumers should stop using the product, confirm eligibility on INIU’s recall page to obtain a full refund, and use municipal household hazardous‑waste channels for disposal.