This $18 Amazon power bank has caused more than $380,000 in fire damage and now faces recall

Thousands of power banks sold on Amazon have been recalled because they have caused $380,000 in fire damage.

The INIU B1-B41 power banks were sold on Amazon from August 2021 to April 2022 for about $18, according to a company announcement with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission .

The recall includes about 210,000 power banks. The company has received “15 reports of power banks overheating, including 11 reports of fires that resulted in three minor burn injuries and property damage totaling over $380,000,” according to the commission.

The INIU 10,000 mAh portable power banks have either a blue or black case. Recalled are those with the serial numbers 000G21, 000H21, 000I21 and 000L21.

Owners should stop using the recalled power banks. Owners can register for a refund with a