Xiaomi has announced a voluntary recall of over 146,000 units of its PB2030MI model power banks due to potential safety hazards. The recall was issued after an issue with the battery cells used in some of the devices, supplied by a third-party vendor.

According to the official announcement from Xiaomi and a notice from Beijing's Market Supervision Administration, some of the PB2030MI power banks, which were manufactured between August 2024 and September 2024, may contain cells from an affected batch. These cells could cause the power banks to overheat or, in extreme cases, catch fire under certain conditions.

The affected units come in two colors: light coffee and gray-blue. They also feature a Type-C fast charging cable.

Recall Details:

• Product: Xiaomi PB2030MI Power Bank
• Total Affected: 146,891 units
• Manufacture Dates: August to September 2024
• Refund Offered: Full refund of ¥159 (approx. $22)

Recall Duration: 3 months

How to Return: Customers can either visit a Mi Home Store or use a QR code link to process the recall online.

Consumers can check if their power bank is affected by entering the SN number on the official Xiaomi Service Center page.

Additional Information:

Safety Risk: Overheating, with potential fire hazards in extreme conditions.

Response: Xiaomi has worked with local authorities to address the issue, with plans to submit a recall summary within 15 working days after the process ends.

For affected users, Xiaomi recommends ceasing use of the power banks until they are returned