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MagSafe chargers recalled due to fire damage to power banks

There are over 1,000 MagSafe chargers available was withdrawn over the risk of burns following reports of power supplies catching fire and causing burns.

According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, Flaunt is recalling about 1,400 MagSafe chargers due to the risk of serious injury or death from fire and burns.

“The lithium-ion battery in the recalled power banks (chargers) may overheat and catch fire, posing a risk of serious injury or death due to fire and burn hazards,” the commission said.

OVER 550,000 KOBALT YARD TOOLS RECALLED FOR BATTERY FIRE HAZARD

MagSafe chargers

Flaunt is recalling about 1,400 MagSafe chargers due to the risk of serious injury or death from fire and burns. (US Consumer Product Safety Commission)

There were five reports of overheating of power banks catching fireincluding one report of a person’s hand being burned and a second report of a person’s hand being burned. There were also four reports of minor property damage.

The affected power banks have model number E33A.

“FLAUNT” is engraved on the front right side of the power bank and a small round button is located at the bottom center of the front of the unit.

MagSafe chargers have been recalled

There were five reports of power banks overheating and catching fire. (US Consumer Product Safety Commission)

Power banks were sold in melon, black, lavender and white colors. They were sold online at flauntcases.com from May 2024 to April 2025 for about $65.

Consumers are advised to stop using the recalled power banks immediately and contact Flaunt full refund.

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Power bank and phone

Consumers are encouraged to stop using the recalled power banks immediately and contact Flaunt for a full refund. (Getty Images/Getty Images)

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“Do not dispose of this recalled Li-ion battery power pack in the trash, the general recycling stream (such as a street or curbside recycling bin), or the used battery recycling bins found at various retailers and home improvement stores. Recalled lithium-ion batteries must be disposed of differently than other batteries because they pose a major fire hazard,” the commission said.

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