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Perth Now
15-07-2025
- Perth Now
Urgent recall over power bank fires
Aussies are being warned to urgently check their wireless power banks following a surge in recalls linked to overheating, fires, serious burns and property damage. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has sounded the alarm over more than 34,000 faulty power banks still in circulation, many of which pose a significant fire hazard due to lithium-ion battery malfunctions. ACCC deputy chair Catriona Lowe said some consumers had suffered serious burns and others had experienced property damage after faulty power banks overheated and caught fire. '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,' Ms Lowe said. The Quad lock MAG battery pack battery pack can overheat and catch fire, with confirmed incidents causing property damage. Credit: Supplied Since 2020, the watchdog has listed 17 separate power bank recalls, including nine in the past 16 months, raising concerns about a growing trend. The affected devices were sold by major tech brands including Anker, Baseus, Belkin, Cygnett, Quad Lock and SnapWireless. Some of the most serious incidents have involved power banks bursting into flames during use, causing severe burn injuries, house fires, and thousands of dollars in property damage. The ACCC is urging consumers to immediately stop using recalled models and check the ACCC Product Safety website to see if their device is affected. There have been 76 incident reports for the Baseus 65W 30000mAh power bank, including four fires and multiple cases of property damage. Shenzhen Baseus Technology Co. Credit: Supplied 'Consumers who own a recalled power bank shouldn't be concerned about being left out of pocket,' Ms Lowe said. 'Suppliers are offering a full refund or free replacement under these recalls.' She also reminded users to take care with any lithium-ion battery device, including never charging them on flammable surfaces like beds or sofas, avoiding damaged, swollen or leaking devices, using the correct charger and storing devices in a cool, dry place, and setting reminders to unplug once charging is complete. Lithium-ion batteries, commonly used in phones, laptops, e-bikes and scooters, are known to be volatile if damaged or improperly charged. Recalled power banks that the ACCC is monitoring closely Baseus 65W 30000mAh (model BS-30KP365) was recalled in May. This power bank can dangerously overheat while charging or in use. Baseus has received 76 incident reports, including four fires and multiple cases of property damage. Baseus 65W 30000mAh (model BS-30KP365) Credit: Supplied SnapWireless PowerPack slim (Gen 1) was also recalled in May. Known to overheat and ignite during use, this model has been linked to serious injuries and property damage. Anker power bank models A1257, A1647, A1681, A1689 were recalled this month. These models have a risk of overheating and catching fire, with reports overseas confirming property damage linked to their failure. SnapWireless PowerPack Slim (Gen 1) – SnapWireless Credit: Supplied Quad Lock MAG battery pack was recalled in November last year. Even when not in use, this battery pack can overheat and catch fire, with confirmed incidents causing property damage. Quad lock MAG battery pack Credit: Supplied Belkin BoostCharge Pro wireless charger + Power Bank 10K was also recalled in November 2024. The lithium-ion cell in this device may overheat, presenting a real risk of burns and fire-related property loss. Anker power bank model A1647 was recalled in October last year. This model has caused serious injuries and property damage overseas after overheating, melting, and igniting. Anker power bank A1647 – Anker Innovations Limited Credit: Supplied Baseus magnetic wireless charging power banks 6000mAh 20W were recalled in July last year. These power banks have a history of swelling, bulging, and overheating, leading to fires, injuries, and property damage. Cygnett MagMove 5K power bank was recalled in March 2024. Several reports confirm this model has caused severe burn injuries and property damage due to overheating.
Daily Telegraph
07-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Telegraph
Best&Less baby sleepsuit recalled for serious injury, death risks
Don't miss out on the headlines from Babies. Followed categories will be added to My News. A range of baby sleepbags sold at Best&Less has been recalled due to serious risks, with parents warned to stop using the products immediately. Product Safety Australia issued the recall for the Best&Less printed velour sleeveless sleepbag range, after it was revealed that the shoulder snap could come off during use and become detached. This poses a serious hazard, Product Safety Australia warned, as there could be a risk of serious injury of death from choking if a child swallows the small shoulder snap part. The shoulder snap could become detached and pose a serious danger. Picture: ACCC Product Safety Parents who bought the sleepsuit were warned to 'stop using the product immediately' by Product Safety, and to return it to Best&Less for a full refund. The products were sold between 22 May 2025 and 18 June 2025, and were sold online and in-store. Some of the sleepbags featured cherry and blue stars, and can be identified by the SKU code on its tag. The codes are as follows: 1717056, 1717057, 1717058, 1717053, 1717054, and 1717055. Originally published as A range of baby sleepsuits sold at Best&Less have been recalled because of a risk of 'serious injury or death'
The Australian
07-07-2025
- Business
- The Australian
Best&Less baby sleepsuit recalled for serious injury, death risks
A range of baby sleepbags sold at Best&Less has been recalled due to serious risks, with parents warned to stop using the products immediately. Product Safety Australia issued the recall for the Best&Less printed velour sleeveless sleepbag range, after it was revealed that the shoulder snap could come off during use and become detached. This poses a serious hazard, Product Safety Australia warned, as there could be a risk of serious injury of death from choking if a child swallows the small shoulder snap part. The shoulder snap could become detached and pose a serious danger. Picture: ACCC Product Safety Parents who bought the sleepsuit were warned to 'stop using the product immediately' by Product Safety, and to return it to Best&Less for a full refund. The products were sold between 22 May 2025 and 18 June 2025, and were sold online and in-store. Some of the sleepbags featured cherry and blue stars, and can be identified by the SKU code on its tag. The codes are as follows: 1717056, 1717057, 1717058, 1717053, 1717054, and 1717055. Brendan Kearns Cadet Journalist Brendan Kearns is a cadet journalist with News Corp Australia. He has written for The Australian, the Herald Sun, the Geelong Advertiser, CHOICE, Cosmos, and The Citizen. He won Democracy's Watchdogs' Student Award for Investigative Journalism 2024 and hosted the third season of award-winning podcast Uncurated. He studied as Master of Journalism at The University of Melbourne, before that he worked as a video producer and disability worker. @brendandkearns Brendan Kearns
Perth Now
07-07-2025
- Health
- Perth Now
Urgent recall for baby sleepsuit range
A range of baby sleepbags sold at Best&Less has been recalled due to serious risks, with parents warned to stop using the products immediately. Product Safety Australia issued the recall for the Best&Less printed velour sleeveless sleepbag range, after it was revealed that the shoulder snap could come off during use and become detached. This poses a serious hazard, Product Safety Australia warned, as there could be a risk of serious injury of death from choking if a child swallows the small shoulder snap part. The shoulder snap could become detached and pose a serious danger. ACCC Product Safety Credit: Supplied Parents who bought the sleepsuit were warned to 'stop using the product immediately' by Product Safety, and to return it to Best&Less for a full refund. The products were sold between 22 May 2025 and 18 June 2025, and were sold online and in-store. Some of the sleepbags featured cherry and blue stars, and can be identified by the SKU code on its tag. The codes are as follows: 1717056, 1717057, 1717058, 1717053, 1717054, and 1717055.
Washington Post
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
Tracking Trump: Courts let the National Guard stay in L.A.; Abrego García pleaded not guilty; Trump's birthday protests; and more
An appeals court allowed Trump to keep the National Guard in L.A. The Trump administration denied involvement in Israel's strikes on Iran. Kilmar Abrego García pleaded not guilty to human smuggling. A Smithsonian director resigned following Trump's attempt to fire her. A judge ordered Trump to reverse the firings of product safety regulators.
