CPSCMarch 20, 2025

VC Group Wireless Portable Power Banks with Lithium-Ion recall: Fire and Burn Hazards

VC Group Recalls Wireless Portable Power Banks with Lithium-Ion Batteries Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Why was VC Group Wireless Portable Power Banks with Lithium-Ion recalled?

The lithium-ion battery in the recalled power banks can overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wireless portable power banks and contact VC Group for a free replacement power bank. To receive a replacement, consumers will be required to provide photographs of their power bank with the word "Recalled" written in permanent marker before uploading them to the firm's website at https://velvetcaviar.com/pages/magsafe-battery-pack-recall. Consumers should dispose of the power banks in accordance with local and state regulations. Contact: Contact VC Group by email at [email protected], or online at https://velvetcaviar.com/pages/magsafe-battery-pack-recall or www.velvetcaviar.com and click on "Recalls" in the bottom banner for more information.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
VC Group MagSafe Wireless Power Pack Portable Power Banks
Company
VC Group, of Brooklyn, New York
Quantity
About 89,500
Sold at
Online at velvetcaviar.com and Amazon.com from November 2022 through October 2024 for about $6.
Recall date
March 20, 2025
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received 19 reports of the product overheating or catching on fire, resulting in 10 minor injuries.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves 5,000 mAh wireless portable power banks for electronic charging of MagSafe compatible phones and earphones. "Velvet Caviar" is engraved on the front plate and printed on the bottom on the back with model number ZHX-PB21. The PO numbers 1 through 10 (PO-PP001 to PO-PP010) are marked on the back. Power Packs that do not have a PO number are also subject to this recall. Note: Recalled lithium-ion batteries should be disposed of in accordance with any local and state ordinances, following the procedures established by your municipal recycling center for damaged/defective/recalled lithium batteries, because these potentially hazardous batteries must be handled differently than other batteries. Do not throw this recalled power bank in the trash. Do not deposit this recalled power bank in used battery recycling boxes found at various retail and home improvement stores.

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