Federal safety officials have issued recalls for thousands of power strips, portable lanterns, and power banks manufactured in China, citing hazards ranging from electrocution to overheating that could cause burns or fires.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission detailed the actions in recent weeks, including two announcements on January 15, 2026. No deaths have been linked to the products, but one recall involves reports of injuries and significant property damage.
About 1,320 HEZI brand power strips pose an electrocution risk because their ungrounded metal enclosures could become energized, leading to serious injury or death. The items have gray or yellow metal housings with eight black plastic receptacles, plus a power switch and circuit breaker at the end nearest the cord.
Owners should stop using them right away and contact HEZI HOME for a full refund by calling 602-804-6830 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET weekdays, emailing recall[email protected], or going to amazon.com/hezi.
The power strips sold online at Amazon.com, Ebay.com, Kmart.com, and Sears.com from May 2024 through October 2025 for $35 to $56. Dongguan Keben Electrical Appliance Co. Ltd. made them, with Shenzhenshihezijiajuyongpinyouxiangongsi, operating as HEZI HOME, as importer. The recall number is 26-194. No incidents or injuries were reported.
Separately, roughly 4,100 Energizer Large Power Indicator Lanterns are recalled because their lithium-ion batteries can overheat and cause burns. The cone-shaped lights have an opaque lens, a gray top with a power button, and a red handle, and display the word “Energizer” on the side.
Model BGAAL9 and SKU 039800143341 or 039800143334 appear on the base or packaging. Only units with a June 2024 date code — shown by two circles with arrows pointing to “24” for the year and “6” for the month—on the base are affected.
Consumers must halt use immediately and contact Energizer for refund instructions, including registering the item with proof of the date code and prepaid shipping to return the item. Call 800-383-7323 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET weekdays, email [email protected], or visit https://energizer.com/lightings/lanternrecall or www.energizer.com and select the “Lantern Recall” tab.
Do not dispose of the recalled lithium-ion battery or device in regular trash, general recycling, or store battery bins; instead, check with municipal household hazardous waste centers to see if they accept recalled lithium-ion items.
The lanterns were sold at Meijer, Blain, and Fleet Wholesale stores nationwide, and on Amazon.com, from January through November 2025, for $35 to $45. About 100 were given to reviewers via the Bazaarvoice program. Energizer Holdings Inc. of Clayton, Missouri, is the importer.
One overheating incident occurred, with no injuries. The recall number is 26-183.
In an earlier action on December 5, 2025, approximately 210,000 INIU BI-B41 power banks were recalled over fire and burn risks from overheating lithium-ion batteries. The 10,000 mAh portable chargers have black or blue cases, with the INIU logo and a paw-print LED on the front. Model and serial numbers are on the back bottom; only serial numbers 000G21, 000H21, 000I21, and 000L21 are included.
Stop using them at once and go to https://iniushop.com/pages/recall-b41# to check the serial number and register for a full refund. Follow the same disposal guidance for recalled lithium-ion batteries as above, avoiding regular trash or recycling, and consulting local hazardous-waste facilities.
The power banks sold on Amazon.com from August 2021 through April 2022 for about $18. Shenzhen Topstar Industry Co. Ltd. manufactured them, with INIU of Seattle, Washington, as the retailer. There were 15 overheating reports, including 11 fires, causing three minor burn injuries and over $380,000 in property damage. The recall number is 26-135.
Last month, The Dallas Express reported on a similar recall of ANNQUAN Power Strips due to a potential fire risk.
