A power bank has been recalled over fears that its lithium-ion battery could spark a fire.
The Lenovo USB-C laptop power bank (20000 mAh), used to charge laptops and devices, poses a fire hazard as internal screws could come loose and cause it to short circuit and overheat.
The affected model number is PBLG2W, with the part number 40ALLG2WWW.
The devices with the following build dates are part of the affected batch:
- 21/12
- 22/01
- 22/02
- 22/03
- 22/04
- 22/05
- 22/06
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission said the device poses a "risk of a serious burn injury or death," to consumers.
It could also damage property if it starts a fire.
The item was sold in several electronics stores including:
Ingram Micro, Landmark Computers, JW Computers Holdings Pty Ltd, First Focus IT Pty Ltd, Fusion Networks Pty Ltd, Virtunet Pty Ltd, ASI Solutions, Data #3 Limited, Blue Connections, CDM Australia Pty Ltd, Elysian Education Pty Ltd, Learning with Technologies, Synapse IT Consultants Pty Ltd.
It was sold nationally, internationally and online.
Consumers should stop using the item immediately and contact Lenovo onrecalls@lenovo.com to receive a replacement product or a full refund, with "Lenovo USB-C Power Bank Recall" as the subject line.
The ACCC says consumers must dispose of the item "in accordance with the local requirements for disposing of lithium batteries."
They cannot be thrown in the home rubbish or recycling, or in recycling boxes found in retail stores.
