CPSC2025-03-20
VC Group Recalls Wireless Portable Power Banks with Lithium-Ion Batteries Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
VC Group, of Brooklyn, New York
Hazard
The lithium-ion battery in the recalled power banks can overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Remedy
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.
Sold at
Online at velvetcaviar.com and Amazon.com from November 2022 through October 2024 for about $6.
Affected count
About 89,500
Injuries reported
The firm has received 19 reports of the product overheating or catching on fire, resulting in 10 minor injuries.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
VC Group MagSafe Wireless Power Pack Portable Power Banks
Consumer contact
Contact VC Group by email at recall@velvetcaviar.com, 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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/VC-Group-Recalls-Wireless-Portable-Power-Banks-with-Lithium-Ion-Batteries-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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