Over 55,000 Chinese Portable Chargers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

Customers reported 72 instances of the chargers bulging and several fires resulting in property damage.

An image of the recalled Baseus 65W 30000mAh portable charger. Consumer Product Safety Commission

China-based Shenzhen Baseus Technology Co. Ltd. is recalling thousands of units of portable chargers from the United States as the lithium-ion battery in the product can overheat, posing a fire hazard, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said in a May 1 recall notice.

The recall is applicable to roughly 55,380 units of Baseus 65W 30000mAh portable chargers, with model number BS-30KP365.