Xiaomi has issue a recall notice for one of its power bank products, with faulty component potentially presenting a fire hazard.
Over on Xiaomi’s support page, as well as UK government’s Product Safety Alerts website, a recall notice has been issued for the Xiaomi 33W Power Bank 20000mAh with integrated cable, which comes in Blue and Tan variants. The warning text reads:
“In response to issues identified with certain raw materials from suppliers, a small batch of Xiaomi 33W Power Bank 20000mAh (Integrated Cable) (model: PB2030MI) manufactured between August and September 2024 may experience malfunctions under certain usage scenarios, potentially resulting in battery overheating, which could pose a fire hazard”.
The UK government states that “The product presents a risk of fire as the lithium-ion batteries can overheat whilst in use.”
Xiaomi’s returns process
According to Xiaomi, the number of reported incidents is small, but the company wishes to “ensure high product quality standards”.
If you have one of these power banks, head to the aforementioned Xiaomi page and enter you product’s SN code in the field provided. Xiaomi provides some handy illustrations to demonstrate where that SN code might be situated, but it’s generally on the back of the power bank.
This will determine if your power bank is part of the defective batch, and will kick off the returns process.
In more positive Xiaomi news, it’s been confirmed that the company’s next flagship phone, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, is being announced on Christmas Day. Yes, you read that right.
Expect a slimmed down design and a monstrous camera module.
If you’re now in the market for a new power bank, check out our handy guide.