Stop using these ESR power banks that have been recalled for fire and explosion risks
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). Although the exact model number wasn't revealed, seven months ago, a Reddit user shared images of the aftermath of a power bank exploding and catching fire in their home, which they later identified as an 'ESR 10000 mah wireless portable charger.'
Approximately 24,000 power banks were sold in the US through Amazon, Home Depot, and ESR's online stores between September 2023 and July 2025, plus an additional 9,000 in Canada.
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. They were sold in dark blue, light blue, gray, white and black. All recalled models have five circular LED display lights on one side.
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 company is asking owners to send a photo of the power bank showing its model number and the word 'recalled' written on it in permanent marker to [email protected].
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