ESR HaloLock Wireless Power Banks Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Distributed by Waymeet

Official action

Source. US Consumer Product Safety Commission

Official identifier. 25-437

Date. 2025-08-14

Jurisdiction. United States

Hazard (official). The lithium-ion battery in the recalled power banks can overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Action / remedy (official). Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power banks and contact Waymeet for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to send to support@esrtech.com their order number (not required) and a photo of the recalled power bank showing the model number with the word “Recalled” written on it in permanent marker. Consumers should dispose of the power banks in accordance with local and state hazardous waste disposal regulations.Note: Do not throw this recalled lithium-ion battery or device in the trash, the general recycling stream (e.g., street-level or curbside recycling bins), or used battery recycling boxes found at various retail and home improvement stores. Recalled lithium-ion batteries must be disposed of differently than other batteries, because they present a greater risk of fire. Your municipal household hazardous waste (HHW) collection center may accept this recalled lithium-ion battery or device for disposal. Before taking your battery or device to a HHW collection center, contact that office ahead of time and ask whether it accepts recalled lithium-ion batteries. If it does not, contact your municipality for further guidance.

Product. ESR HaloLock Wireless Power Banks

Identification details. This recall involves ESR HaloLock wireless power banks with model numbers 2G520, 2G505B and 2G512B. “ESR" is printed on the back and the model number is printed on the right side of the pocket-size power banks. They were sold in dark blue, light blue, gray, white and black. All recalled models have five circular LED display lights on one side.

Units. About 24,000 (In addition, about 9,900 were sold in Canada)

Incidents reported by CPSC. The firm has received nine reports of the lithium-ion battery catching fire and exploding, resulting in property damage of about $20,000. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy type. Refund

Sold at. Amazon.com, Homedepot.com and Esrtech.com from September 2023 through July 2025 for between $32 and $40.

Official record

Licence: US Government recall data made available for business and application reuse

Attribution: Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice