SaferProducts incident

Failure type

Fire / ignition

Incident narrative

SaferProducts.gov consumer incident report 20240813-0F419-2147337262. Severity: Injury, Seen by Medical Professional. Product: Baseus Magnetic Power Bank PPCXM06 (Product name: Baseus Magnetic Power Bank for [REDACTED], Mini Wireless Portable (black color). Due to the fire explosion, the product is completely destroyed, and it is not possible to identify any detailed information. Additionally, the online distributor has removed my order details, so I cannot access any product information. However, a similar item I found on Amazon measures approximately 15 x 13 x 0.8 inches). Incident: I am reporting an incident involving a Baseus Magnetic Power Bank purchased from Amazon on July 7, 2023. The details of the incident are as follows: What happened that made you want to report? The power bank exploded spontaneously in the middle of the night, without being touched, plugged in, or charged. This explosion caused a fire, which resulted in bodily injury and significant property damage. What type of product(s) were being used? The product in question is the Baseus Magnetic Power Bank. Who was using the product(s)? The power bank was not actively being used at the time of the explosion. It was placed on a desk in my sons room while he was watching a movie. How were the product(s) being used? The power bank was not being used when the explosion occurred. It was simply placed on the desk and was neither plugged in nor charging. Were there any injuries that happened or may have happened while using the product? Yes, my son suffered injuries. His foot and leg were burned as a result of the explosion. How did any injuries occur? The injuries occurred because the power bank exploded right next to my son while he was in the room. The explosion caused a fire, which led to the burns on his foot and leg.