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Product Recalls Announced on September 24 Highlight Fuel Containers and Power Banks
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Recall Announcements and Products Affected
On September 24, two separate recalls were announced for consumer products that could cause serious injury or death. Hyperfuels is recalling 124 methanol and ethanol fuel containers because they lack required flame-mitigation devices, a defect that can cause flame jetting—allowing fire to travel into the container and violently expel burning fuel. The same containers also lack child-resistant closures, creating a poisoning risk if a child ingests the fuel. The containers were sold for about $4 at the Hyperfuels Automotive Store in Houston and online through Hyperfuels.com and Amazon.com from May 2024 through May 2026.
Newdery is recalling roughly 21,380 model ZHX-PB22 power banks (Fox 2 Detroit reports “more than 20,000”) after nine incidents of batteries exploding or igniting. One incident caused a burn injury; another resulted in approximately $2 million in property damage. The power banks were sold on Amazon from October 2023 through November 2024 for $27–$50 each.
Hazards and Reported Incidents
- Fuel containers: Absence of flame-mitigation devices can lead to flame jetting, while missing child-resistant closures raise poisoning concerns.
- Power banks: Lithium-ion batteries can explode or ignite, creating fire and burn hazards. Nine reports include one serious fire and one burn injury, with the fire causing $2 million in damage.
Both recalls cite the potential for fire-related injuries and, in the case of the fuel containers, additional poisoning risks for children.
Official Guidance and Disposal Instructions
Hyperfuels advises consumers to stop using the recalled containers, contact the company for a full refund or replacement, and avoid pouring fuel down drains or discarding it in household trash. Disposal must follow local hazardous-waste regulations.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directs owners of the Newdery power banks to cease use immediately, contact Newdery for a refund, and dispose of the lithium-ion batteries through municipal hazardous-waste collection centers—not via regular trash, recycling bins, or standard battery-recycling boxes.
Consumer Impact and Safety Recommendations
These recalls affect thousands of consumers who purchased the products online or in retail stores. Prompt cessation of use and proper hazardous-waste disposal are essential to prevent fire, burn, or poisoning incidents. Consumers should follow the manufacturers’ refund procedures and consult local waste-management agencies for safe disposal.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Katu specifies the recall quantity as about 21,380 power banks, while Fox 2 Detroit describes the recall as more than 20,000 units. Both sources agree on the model number (ZHX-PB22) and the nine reported incidents, but the exact recall count differs. No additional details on the investigation’s timeline or root-cause analysis were provided.