HALO 1000 Portable Power Stations Recall — HIGH Severity
Shenzhen DBK Electronics Co. Ltd. · Recalled August 29, 2024 · Electrical & Lighting
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Last verified: August 29, 2024
Product Description
The portable power stations are high-capacity lithium-ion battery power banks with three USB-A charge ports, a USB-C fast charge port, three AC outputs, two DC outputs, a DC socket, an LCD display, a built-in flood light, and a collapsible handle. The following HALO 1000 Portable Power Stations are included in this recall: Product Description/Color Model Number SKU UPC Stone Gray PS-1000 801108111 840056145528 Carbon PS-1000 801108112 840056145535 Desert Sand PS-1000 801108113 840056145542 Midnight Blue PS-1000 801108114 840056145559 Woodland Green PS-1000 801108115 840056145566 The model number, SKU number and UPC are located on the bottom of the product. Units sold by QVC subject to the recall were sold under QVC item number E235474.
Hazard
The lithium-ion batteries in the HALO 1000 Portable Power Station can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards that can lead to serious injury or death.
Reported Injuries
A 79-year-old man in Bradenton, Florida died from smoke inhalation from a fire involving the recalled portable power station in his home in June 2022. In addition to the death, the firms have collectively received four reports of fires involving the HALO 1000 Portable Power Station, including two reports of smoke inhalation, one of which included burn injuries..
What You Should Do
Consumers should immediately stop using the portable power stations and contact the HALO Recall hotline for a free replacement portable power station.
Manufacturer Contact
HALO 1000 recall hotline toll-free at 888-345-0481 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at [email protected], or online at https://halo1000recall.expertinquiry.com/.
Recall Details
Units sold: About 5,740
Sold at: ZAGG, ACG and retailer QVC sold about 5,740 units of the portable power stations from October 2021 through March 2022 for between $1,000 and $1,300.
Manufactured by: Shenzhen DBK Electronics Co. Ltd.,of China; ZAGG Inc. (ZAGG), of Midvale, Utah
Country of origin: China
Source
This recall information is sourced from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Recall date: August 29, 2024. CPSC Recall Number: 24350.