Springfield, IL – Illinois consumers are being urged to check their portable chargers today after a nationwide recall was issued for more than 210,000 INIU power banks sold on Amazon. Officials warn the devices may pose a serious fire and burn hazard.
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the lithium-ion battery inside the recalled INIU BI-B41 power banks can overheat and potentially ignite. The recall was announced on Friday, December 5, 2025, following multiple reports of overheating incidents.
The recalled product is the INIU model BI-B41, a slim black 10,000mAh power bank featuring dual USB outputs and a USB-C input. The device was sold exclusively on Amazon from August 2022 through November 2025. The CPSC estimates that roughly 210,000 units were purchased by U.S. consumers, including thousands in Illinois.
Consumers are advised to stop using the power bank immediately and store it in a fire-safe area until it can be disposed of or returned. The manufacturer is offering full refunds to all affected customers.
The CPSC stresses that overheating lithium-ion batteries can quickly escalate into dangerous fires, especially when used indoors or placed on flammable surfaces like bedding or vehicles.
To confirm whether your device is included in the recall, check the product label for model number BI-B41. Refund instructions have been posted on both the manufacturer’s website and Amazon’s recall portal.
Illinois State Fire Marshal officials are urging residents to take the recall seriously, noting an increase in fires linked to faulty portable chargers statewide.
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