Stop using nowConsumer product recall · CPSC · Published October 27, 2021
myCharge Powerbanks Recall: Fire and Burn Hazards
myCharge recalls seven powerbank models due to fire and burn risks from overheating lithium-ion batteries. Affected units have blue, black, or gray anodized metal cases with specific model numbers and date codes.
“myCharge Powerbanks Recall: Fire and Burn Hazards.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/2748-mycharge-powerbanks-recall-fire-and-burn-hazards. Based on CPSC recall #9161 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/myCharge-Recalls-Powerbanks-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards).
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Oct. 27, 2021, that myCharge is recalling approximately 67,000 powerbanks due to fire and burn hazards. Consumers should stop using the products immediately and contact myCharge for a refund voucher. The agency issued recall number 9161 regarding these lithium-ion battery units.
How to tell if you have it
myCharge Adventure Mega (Model No. AVC20KG-A; Date Codes: 2818, 3718, 4018, or 4518)
myCharge Adventure Mega C (Model No. AVCQC20KG-A; Date Code: 2818)
myCharge Razor Mega (Model No. RZ20KK-A; Date Codes: 3818, 4118, 4418, 4918, or 1719)
myCharge Razor Mega C (Model No. RZQC20KK-A; Date Code: 3818)
myCharge Razor Super (Model No. RZ24NK-A; Date Code: 0319)
myCharge Razor Super C (Model No. RZQC24NK-A; Date Codes: 3319 or 3519)
myCharge Razor Xtreme (Model No. RZPD26BK-A; Date Codes: 2818, 3718, or 3918)
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled powerbanks and contact myCharge for instructions on returning the battery to obtain a refund in the form of an electronic voucher for the full purchase price plus a 25% bonus for redemption on www.mycharge.com. Contact myCharge toll-free at 888-251-2026 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at compliance@mycharge.com, or online at https://mycharge.com/pages/productsafety.
The hazard
The powerbank's lithium-ion battery can overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards. According to the CPSC, myCharge has received 30 reports of the powerbanks overheating, resulting in seven injuries, including burns to the upper body, hands, legs, and/or feet of users, and/or property damage to household flooring, walls and furniture.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include Belkin Power Banks & Charging Stands Recall: Fire and Burn Hazards (2025-11-13), INIU Power Banks Recall: Fire and Burn Hazards (2025-12-05), and Tesla Powerwall 2: Fire and Burn Risk in Some Units (2025-11-13).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for a blue, black, or gray anodized metal case with 'myCharge' written on the front. The model name and date code are printed on the back of the product case and packaging.
Brand
myCharge
Product
myCharge powerbanks
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
Immediately stop using the recalled powerbanks to prevent fire or burn injuries.
Return for Refund
Contact myCharge for instructions on returning the battery to receive a refund as an electronic voucher for the full purchase price plus a 25% bonus.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled powerbanks and contact myCharge for instructions on returning the battery to obtain a refund in the form of an electronic voucher for the full purchase price plus a 25% bonus for redemption on www.mycharge.com.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “Best Buy, Brainstorm, Hirsch Gifts, Hudson News, InMotion, Lapine, Power Sales, Projector World, and Target stores nationwide and online at www.amazon.com, www.mycharge.com and www.target.com and through the U.S. Marine Corps/Navy Exchange…”
Sold nationwide.
Take action
Contact myCharge
We’ve drafted a message you can send myCharge to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 9161 — myCharge Powerbanks Recall: Fire and Burn Hazards
Hello,
I own a myCharge Powerbanks Recall: Fire and Burn Hazards that is covered by recall 9161 from myCharge.
The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled powerbanks and contact myCharge for instructions on returning the battery to obtain a refund in the form of an electronic voucher for the full purchase price plus a 25% bonus for redemption on www.mycharge.com.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 3, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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