Costco Recalls Ubio Labs Power Banks Due to Fire Hazard; Caught Fire on Commercial Flight
Ubio Labs power banks
Date of Recall
2023-08-17CPSC Release Number
23-783Manufactured In
ChinaUnits
About 350,000Importer
Ubio Labs, Inc., of Mercer Island, Washington (ceased operations)Sold By
Costco stores nationwide and online at www.costco.com from March 2019 through December 2020 for the 1-pack for about $32 and from September 2018 through December 2020 for the 2-pack for about $40.Problem/Hazard
The recalled power banks can overheat and ignite, posing a fire hazard.Injuries/Incidents
Costco has received three reports of fire, including one report of fire on a commercial flight resulting in four reports of smoke inhalation and one report of a minor burn injury to passengers.Description
This recall involves Ubio Labs power banks, sold in either a pack of one or a pack of two. The recalled power banks are black and have the model number PWB1071 printed on the back. The Costco item number is printed on the package. The item number for the single pack is 1314518, and the item number for the two-pack is 1265470.
Remedy
RefundRecall Comments
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