<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>More than 34,000 power banks that have been </span><a href="http://www.9news.com.au/product-recall" rel="" target="" title="recalled"><span>recalled</span></a><span> due to a risk of causing serious burns and property damage are still in the hands of consumers, the consumer commission warns.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The portable battery packs, containing highly flammable rechargeable lithium-ion or lithium-polymer batteries, are designed to charge mobile phones and other electronic devices on the go.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Since 2020, there have been 17 power bank recalls published on the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) </span><a href="https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recalls?query=power+bank&amp;custom_action=%2Fviews%2Fajax&amp;sort_by=accc_published_date&amp;accc_published_date%5Bmin%5D=2020-01-01&amp;accc_published_date%5Bmax%5D=2025-07-16&amp;f%5B0%5D=topic%3A10040" rel="" target="" title=""><span>Product Safety website</span></a><span>.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/world/jeffrey-epstein-memo-fallout-pits-donald-trump-against-maga-supporters/1202320e-e0ba-438c-9f80-87959a545cbd" target="_blank"><strong><span>Epstein fallout poses a loyalty test: Trump – or MAGA?</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Of these, nine were recalled in the last 16 months.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>But thousands of them have not been returned to the retailer for refund or replacement.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Some consumers have suffered serious burn injuries, and some have had their property damaged because of power banks overheating and catching fire," ACCC deputy chair Catriona Lowe said.</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/thousands-of-recalled-power-banks-may-still-be-in-use-accc-national-news/7e7fa2e9-07a2-4167-ae1b-7da728c0b999" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Most incidents have occurred when the power bank is charging a phone or other device, which makes it more likely that they will be close to the user when they fail, increasing the likelihood of injuries."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Power banks can catch fire, explode, or vent toxic gas when incorrectly manufactured, handled, stored or disposed of.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The ACCC encourages anyone using any power bank that contains lithium-ion batteries to always follow the manufacturer's instructions, store the devices in a cool, dry place and avoid using them on flammable materials such as beds, sofas or carpet.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The commission urges anyone with a recalled power bank to stop using it immediately.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Some of the recalled models that are at risk of overheating and catching fire include the Quad lock MAG battery pack and BoostCharge Pro fast wireless charger for Apple watch + power bank 10K.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Some models, including the Anker Power Bank Model: A1257, A1647, A1681, A1689, SnapWireless PowerPack Slim (Gen 1), Anker power bank A1647, Baseus magnetic wireless charging power banks 6000mAh 20W and MagMove 5K Power Bank have caused known incidents causing harm.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>One model, the Baseus power bank 65W 30000 mAh (model number: BS-30KP365) has had 76 reports of incidents, including 72 reports of bulging and four reports of fire.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/how-to-follow-9news-digital/29855bb1-ad3d-4c38-bc25-3cb52af1216f" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>DOWNLOAD THE 9NEWS APP</span></em></strong></a><strong><em><span>: Stay across all the latest in breaking news, sport, politics and the weather via our news app and get notifications sent straight to your smartphone. 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