More than 30K wireless power banks recalled after reports of fires, explosions

More than 30,000 wireless power banks sold across the U.S. and Canada have been recalled over reports of batteries catching on fire and exploding, causing thousands of dollars in property damage.

The recall of ESR HaloLock power banks impacts products with model numbers 2G520, 2G505B and 2G512B, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The items have five circular LED display lights on one side and were sold in dark blue, light blue, gray, white and black.

The products were available for purchase on Amazon, Home Depot and ESR Tech websites between September 2023 and July 2025. At least 24,000 were sold in the U.S. and nearly 10,000 were sold in Canada.

ESR received nine reports of batteries catching fire and exploding, resulting in about $20,000 in property d