HALO 1000 Portable Power Station

The HALO 1000 Portable Power Stations are being recalled because the lithium-ion batteries in these power stations have the risk of overheating, which could result in fire or burn hazards, and pose a serious danger to users. It is recommended to replace the affected units.

This recall was initiated on August 29, 2024, and impacts approximately 5,740 units.

Description:

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is announcing the recall of HALO 1000 Portable Power Stations sold by ZAGG Inc. (ZAGG), of Midvale, Utah, Alliance Consumer Group (ACG), of Roanoke, Texas, and retailer QVC Inc., of West Chester, Pennsylvania. A 79-year-old man in Bradenton, Florida died from smoke inhalation from a fire involving the recalled portable power station in his home in June 2022.

In addition to the death, the firms have collectively received four reports of fires involving the HALO 1000 Portable Power Station, including two reports of smoke inhalation one of which included burn injuries. 

ZAGG, ACG and retailer QVC sold about 5,740 units of the portable power stations from October 2021 through March 2022 for between $1,000 and $1,300. 

The portable power stations are high-capacity lithium-ion battery power banks with three USB-A charge ports, a USB-C fast charge port, three AC outputs, two DC outputs, a DC socket, an LCD display, a built-in flood light, and a collapsible handle. 

The model number, SKU number and UPC are located on the bottom of the product. Units sold by QVC subject to the recall were sold under QVC item number E235474.

Consumers are urged to stop using the portable power stations immediately, cut the power cord, and contact the firm for a free replacement. 

Note: Recalled lithium-ion batteries should be disposed of in accordance with any local and state ordinances, following the procedures established by your municipal recycling center for damaged/defective/recalled lithium batteries, because these potentially hazardous batteries must be handled differently than other batteries. Do not throw this recalled battery in the trash. Do not deposit this recalled battery in used battery recycling boxes found at various retail and home improvement stores.

The portable power stations were imported by ZAGG and manufactured by Shenzhen DBK Electronics Co. Ltd., of China.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the portable power stations, and contact the HALO Recall hotline for a free replacement portable power station.

Incidents/Injuries:

A 79-year-old man in Bradenton, Florida died from smoke inhalation from a fire involving the recalled portable power station in his home in June 2022.

In addition to the death, the firms have collectively received four reports of fires involving the HALO 1000 Portable Power Station, including two reports of smoke inhalation one of which included burn injuries.

Sold At:

ZAGG, ACG and retailer QVC sold about 5,740 units of the portable power stations from October 2021 through March 2022 for between $1,000 and $1,300.

Manufacturer(s):

Shenzhen DBK Electronics Co. Ltd.,of China

Importer(s):

ZAGG Inc. (ZAGG), of Midvale, Utah

Manufactured In:

China

Recall number:

24-350

Source and more images: CPSC