Amazon recalls power banks over fire and chemical hazard concerns

Amazon is recalling around 260,000 AmazonBasics power banks following reports of overheating, chemical burns, and property damage.

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AmazonBasics portable power bank, with product ID number B000LRK8EVO printed on the back of the unit.

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AmazonBasics portable power bank, with product ID number B00LRK8HJ8 printed on the back of the unit.

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AmazonBasics portable power bank, with product ID number B00LRK8I7O printed on the back of the unit.

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AmazonBasics portable power bank, with product ID number B00LRK8IV0 printed on the back of the unit.

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AmazonBasics portable power bank, with product ID number B00LRK8JDC printed on the back of the unit.

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AmazonBasics portable power bank, with product ID number B00ZQ4JQAA printed on the back of the unit.

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