CPSC2024-08-29
HALO 1000 Portable Power Stations Recalled Due to Serious Fire and Burn Hazards; One Death Reported; Imported by ZAGG; Sold by ACG, QVC and ZAGG
Shenzhen DBK Electronics Co. Ltd.,of China
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the portable power stations and contact the HALO Recall hotline for a free replacement portable power station.
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.
Affected count
About 5,740
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
HALO 1000 Portable Power Stations
Consumer 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 halo5528@sedgwick.com, or online at https://halo1000recall.expertinquiry.com/.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/HALO-1000-Portable-Power-Stations-Recalled-Due-to-Serious-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-One-Death-Reported-Imported-by-ZAGG-Sold-by-ACG-QVC-and-ZAGGDon't want to check this manually?
We email you a Sunday digest of new federal recalls relevant to parents — free, no credit card. Or upgrade to as-it-happens alerts for the brands you actually own.
Get the Sunday Brief