HALO 1000 Portable Power Stations recall 24-350

HALO 1000 Portable Power Stations

HALO 1000 Portable Power Stations Recalled Due to Serious Fire and Burn Hazards; One Death Reported; Imported by ZAGG; Sold by ACG, QVC and ZAGG

CPSC published a recall notice for HALO 1000 Portable Power Stations from HALO 1000 Portable on August 29, 2024. CPSC identifies this hazard: The lithium-ion batteries in the HALO 1000 Portable Power Station can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards that can lead to serious injury or death. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the portable power stations and contact the HALO Recall hotline for a free replacement portable power station.

What to check on the product label

Compare every letter, number, space, and suffix. A similar-looking product may not be included in this recall.

UPC or product codes

840056145528840056145535840056145542840056145559840056145566

Additional identifying details

The following HALO 1000 Portable Power Stations are included in this recall: Product Description/Color Model Number SKU UPC Stone Gray PS-1000 801108111 840056145528 Carbon PS-1000 801108112 840056145535 Desert Sand PS-1000 801108113 840056145542 Midnight Blue PS-1000 801108114 840056145559 Woodland Green PS-1000 801108115 840056145566 The model number, SKU number and UPC are located on the bottom of the product.

Why it was recalled

The lithium-ion batteries in the HALO 1000 Portable Power Station can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards that can lead to serious injury or death.

Incidents and 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.

Official remedy

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

Remedy type: Replace

Product and sales details

Brand: HALO 1000 Portable
Manufacturer: Shenzhen DBK Electronics Co. Ltd.,of China
Recall number: 24-350
Units: About 5,740
Manufactured in: China
Sold at / sales period: 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.
Importer: ZAGG Inc. (ZAGG), of Midvale, Utah