On Wednesday, September 24, federal regulators recalled a popular Amazon-sold power bank whose battery can explode or catch fire, and thousands of the units are already in homes.
The recall comes fifteen months after the same regulators first told the public to stop using these power banks. In June 2025 the Consumer Product Safety Commission warned that the Chinese importer, Shenzhen Xinkewangda Electronics, selling as NEWDERY, “has refused to conduct a recall.” The nine fires and explosions, the burn injury and the $2 million fire in this week’s notice are the same incidents the agency cited then. What changed this week is that the company finally agreed to take the units back and refund buyers.
Story Highlights
- Regulators recalled 21,380 NEWDERY ZHX-PB22 power banks for fire and burn hazards.
- Nine incidents include one burn injury and a fire causing about $2 million in damage.
- Units were sold on Amazon from October 2023 to November 2024, priced about $27 to $50.
- Consumers should stop using the product and follow recall steps for a remedy.
Recall Details and Immediate Risk
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of NEWDERY model ZHX-PB22 power banks because their lithium-ion batteries can explode or ignite, creating fire and burn hazards. The recall covers about 21,380 units sold on Amazon.com. Reports include nine explosions or fires, one burn injury, and one serious fire causing about $2 million in property damage. Regulators direct consumers to stop using the product and follow recall directions for a refund or replacement.
Federal data ties the hazard to thermal events inside the battery, a known failure mode in this product category. Lithium-ion cells can overheat, vent, and catch fire when defects or internal shorts occur. The agency’s instruction to halt use aims to limit injuries and secondary fires in homes, cars, and travel bags. CPSC recall pages provide steps to confirm the model, document ownership as required, and complete the return or disposal process so dangerous units leave circulation.
🚨 NEWDERY Power Bank Recall: 21,380 units sold on Amazon may be unsafe. Check if your charger has ZHX-PB22 model and avoid using it. What model do you have? 🔋 #Safety #PowerBank pic.twitter.com/R3ELnrR3yk
— Bishal Aryal (@bestbishal1) September 25, 2026
What to Check if You Bought One
Amazon customers who purchased a NEWDERY portable charger between October 2023 and November 2024 should check the label for model ZHX-PB22. Price ranges in news summaries place these units around $27 to $50, which can help jog memory for frequent online shoppers. Owners should keep the device away from heat, do not charge it, and store it on a nonflammable surface until they complete recall steps. This reduces risk if the cell fails while idle.
When a lithium-ion product is recalled, the safest path is to remove it from daily use and power sources. Do not try to repair swollen or damaged packs. Do not puncture, crush, or toss them in household trash. Recall pages often include disposal tips or mail-back options. Following those steps prevents fires in the home and at waste sites where battery damage can start smoldering events that are hard to control.
Why This Fits a Larger Battery Safety Pattern
This NEWDERY action follows a steady stream of recalls for portable chargers and battery packs across several brands. The common thread is the lithium-ion battery, which can overheat and ignite when something goes wrong inside the cell. CPSC advisories show recent recalls from major and smaller makers, from budget brands to well-known names. That shows a broad industry challenge, not a single-company problem. The safety lesson is simple: treat battery devices with care and heed recall alerts.
Regulators and companies use recalls to move risky products out of homes fast. The process protects people first. It also limits legal and financial fallout by creating a clear path for returns, refunds, and disposal. For families trying to save money, a recall can feel like yet another hassle. But in this case, the reported injury and a multi-million-dollar fire show why speed matters. If you own the unit, stop use today and start the remedy steps.
Sources:
cpsc.gov, recalltimes.com, fox5dc.com, katu.com, wrnjradio.com, wbrz.com