Tag: lithium-ion battery
HotHands Recalls Rechargeable Hand Warmers for Burn Hazard
Kobayashi is recalling about 77,000 HotHands rechargeable hand warmers because the internal battery poses fire and burn hazards.
Gobi Heat Hand Warmers Recalled for Fire and Burn Hazards
Gobi Heat recalled about 5,500 rechargeable hand warmers because the lithium-ion battery can overheat, catch on fire, and burn people. No injuries were reported.
XO Poppy Power Banks Recalled for Fire Hazards
Truststone Group has recalled about 32,400 XO Poppy Power Trip magnetic wireless power banks sold exclusively at TJX and Marshalls stores, warning that the lithium-ion battery inside can overheat and ignite.
OCOOPA Recalls 1.5M Hand Warmers for Fire, Death Risk
OCOOPA Direct is recalling about 1.5 million rechargeable hand warmers after the lithium-ion batteries inside them were linked to fires, burns and the death of an 83-year-old California consumer.
METASONO Heated Insoles Linked to 10 Burn Injury Reports
METASONO and MEATSONO Heated Insoles have been linked to 14 reports of fires, explosions, and thermal incidents. At least 10 people suffered burn injuries.
Meisinuo Heated Insoles Tied to 15 Burns, No Recall Offered
Safety officials are warning consumers to immediately stop using Meisinuo heated insoles that were sold on Amazon after the batteries burned at least 15 burn people. The seller has not agreed to a recall or refund.
Rowenta Recalls Cordless Vacuums for Battery Fire Risk
Rowenta recalled about 3,660 X-Force Flex cordless vacuum cleaners after reports that the lithium-ion battery in the handle can overheat and ignite. The defect poses a risk of fire and burn injuries.
Ridstar E-Bikes Gets 2nd Warning After 31 Injuries Linked to Wheel Detachment
The CPSC has issued another warning for Ridstar Q20 E-Bikes after 31 people were injured when the front wheel detached without warning. Safety officials have also issued warnings about battery fires and burn hazards.
Arizer Solo III Vaporizers Recalled for Fire Hazard
Arizer recalled about 5,000 Solo III portable vaporizers after reports of "thermal events" involving the internal lithium-ion battery, including reports of fires and venting. The defect poses fire and burn hazards and a risk of serious injury or death.
Hyundai Recalls 2019-2020 Kona EVs for Battery Fire Hazard
Hyundai issued a stop-sale for 2019-2020 Kona electric vehicles and asked owners to park outside after 13 battery fires were reported.