In recent years, due to serious defects in battery cells from Chinese manufacturers, power banks have become prone to spontaneous combustion and fire accidents after being used for a period of time.Bureau of Standards, Metrology and InspectionIn the past two years, 18 models of power banks totaling 365,000 units have been announced for voluntary recalls, with 9 models and 87,000 units recalled so far in 2026. However, the voluntary recall announcements from manufacturers have not drawn much public attention, and with numerous unverified products and scattered incidents still on the market, multiple power bank fires and spontaneous combustion incidents have occurred recently, making them difficult to guard against.
Taiwan in 2026Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection, Ministry of Economic AffairsWhich brands and models of power banks are being recalled? Why is it difficult to completely prevent incidents of power banks spontaneously catching fire? The following provides an explanation:
1. In 2026, which brands and models of power banks were recalled by Taiwan’s Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection:
According to the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection, MOEA【official website】Announcement, over the past two years, a total of 18 models and 364,897 power banks have been voluntarily recalled. Among them, since 2026, eight brands and 9 models of power banks have announced recalls, totaling 87,242 units.
Among these 18 power banks, only two are all-in-one designs with built-in plugs (Lapo WT-O8P and MOZTECH MOA08). There aren’t many models, and the recalls are mostly due to risks inherent in the battery cells themselves, not the circuit design. However, these two models account for a recall volume of up to 225,000 units, representing 61.5% of the total recalls.%, this means that power banks with built-in plugs are not necessarily more dangerous; it’s just that their past sales were so strong that they generated relatively more spontaneous combustion cases, and under the heavy promotion of fire-safety influencers, a false impression of higher danger was created. In addition, there are also three models that have been quite popular recently—solid-state/semi-solid-state battery power banks (ACER P-187、YOMIX POT-536 and GTCASE POT-648), the certificate holders of these three products happen to beMingzhen International Co., Ltd., recently displayed.Many of the solid-state/semi-solid-state battery power bank brands that have sprung up like bamboo shoots after rain are using white-labeling to pass off fake goods as genuine and seize the market.
The power bank brands and models announced for recall in 2026 are as follows:
A.ACER Gadget P-187 Solid State Power Bank:
a. Brand / Model: ACER Gadget P-187
b. Operator: Chicony Electronics / Mingzhen International
c. Production period: 2025/9 ~ 2026/5
d. Defect situation: Due to a possible overheating risk in a specific batch of power banks, and with high regard for consumer safety, a product recall has been initiated; 2 incident cases have been reported in Taiwan.
e. Corrective measures: In addition to announcements through the competent authority, also atOfficial websiteRecall Notice: In cooperation with a preventive recall, consumers who own the P-187 power bank (manufactured between September 2025 and May 2026) should contact Weirong Innovation Co., Ltd. customer service to arrange for product recall.
B.LaPO WT-08P Wireless Charging Power Bank:
a. Brand / Model: LaPO / WT-08P
b. Provider: Tzu-Yung Technology Co., Ltd.
c. Production period: 2025/4 ~ 2025/10
d. Defect condition: After prolonged charge-discharge cycling, lithium battery cells are prone to “dendrite formation,” which in turn poses high-risk safety concerns regarding battery swelling and spontaneous combustion.
e. Corrective measures: In coordination with the preventive recall program, remove from shelves and discontinue sales of this model, atOfficial website and social mediaAnnouncement: Consumers may contact customer service or authorized stores for free return and exchange.
C.PUREGEAR MagSafe Magnetic Wireless Power Bank:
a. Brand / Model: PUREGEAR / 10488PG (factory number/serial number: F4FAD)
b. Operator: Chiya Communication Co., Ltd.
c. Production period: 2025/04 ~ 2025/12
d. Defect description: A small number of battery cells have defects that may cause abnormal product behavior, smoking, or even a risk of fire. Two incident cases have been reported in Taiwan.
e. Corrective Actions:Official fan pageRecall notice: Consumers holding products with the corresponding model and serial numbers should proactively contact Chia Communications customer service to arrange for product return and inspection.
D.YOMIX 優迷 Semi-Solid Power Bank:
a. Brand / Model: YOMIX Youmi / POT-536
b. Operator: Mingzhen International Co., Ltd. (certificate holder); recall issued by Yiqi Co., Ltd.
c. Production period: 2025/8-2025/10
d. Defect details: Some power bank battery cells are defective, which may cause abnormal operation, smoking, or fire. One incident has been reported in Taiwan.
e. Corrective measures: atOfficial websiteAnnouncement of recall notice; consumers holding this model please contact Yiqi customer service to arrange return and inspection.
E.GUXON Smart Cube Dual Cable Power Bank:
a. Brand / Model: GUXON / GFC10000
b. Operator: Gujing Co., Ltd.
c. Production period: April 2025 (batch numbers GK25004093, GK25004071)
d. Defect: Internal defects in secondary lithium cells may cause fire or explosion during use, leading to fire damage.
e. Corrective actions: comprehensiveRecycled goodsand provide options such as replacement with a new item, full refund, or a $1,000 product voucher.
F.GTCASE Power Bank:
a. Brand / Model: GTCASE / POT-648
b. Operator:Mingzhen International Co., Ltd. (certificate holder), recall issued by Guanghong Enterprise Co., Ltd.。
c. Production period: 2025/9 – 2025/11
d. Defect: The charge/discharge management chip has partial abnormalities, which may cause product malfunction, smoke, or fire risk. There have been no related accident cases in Taiwan so far.
e. Corrective Measures: Publish a recall announcement on the official website; consumers who own this model should contact Guanghong customer service to arrange follow-up product replacement.
G.GRAVITY 30W Built-in Cable Fast Charging Power Bank:
a. Brand / Model: ADAM Elements International Co., Ltd. / GRAVITY 30W
b. Operator: ADAM Elements International Co., Ltd.
c. Production period: 2024/7 – 2025/1
d. Defect condition: In an extremely small number of battery cell batches, under extreme or potentially improper usage, overheating, deformation, or abnormal temperature rise may occur, resulting in risks of casing deformation or thermal runaway.
e. Corrective measures: Remove products from shelves, cease sales, and post announcements on the official website; consumers may contact the customer service center or retail stores to arrange free exchanges.
In addition to the GRAVITY 30W that has already been announced for recall on the Ministry of Economic Affairs website, ADAM elements has also announced on its official website another model requiring recall and upgrade — the VIONTA C2 Pro (product batch numbers: 18052401C and 01152301C).
For all affected production batch numbers, ADAM elements will provide a return service for the original unit and offer consumers a free replacement with the “B10 SSB Solid-State Power Bank,” which utilizes solid-state cell technology.
H.MEGA KING Portable Power Bank 10050
a. Brand / Model: MEGA KING / MK10050 iSky and MK10050 iHard
b. Operator: Senao International Co., Ltd.
c. Production period: MK10050 iSky (2018/08-2018/12); MK10050 iHard (2018/02-2019/07)
d. Defect condition: There are safety concerns. One accident case has been reported in Taiwan, and a full recall has been initiated to improve electrical safety.
e. Corrective Measures: Consumers may visit a Shennong store for a one-on-one free product replacement.
2. Why is it so difficult to prevent power banks from spontaneously catching fire?
According to customs and industry market data from the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Taiwan imports nearly 5 million power banks annually, with over 50% sold through three major virtual channels: e-commerce, group buying, and crowdfunding. Although the government requires power banks to pass Taiwan’s BSMI certification and NCC certification (for those with wireless magnetic charging functionality), Shopee (a C2C website) and group-buying hosts themselves are not rigorous in verifying the BSMI certifications provided by manufacturers, and counterfeit certifications are a common occurrence.
Recently, Shopee has seen quite a few magnetic solid-state/semi-solid-state battery power banks priced below $500, even cheaper than power banks using traditional liquid lithium batteries. After spot checks, the moderator found that many of these low-priced solid-state battery power banks had counterfeit BSMI and NCC certifications, which is alarming!
These sellers typically use extremely attractive prices and stolen BSMI and NCC certification numbers originally belonging to Bluetooth earphones, digital photo frames, or other devices whose certifications have lapsed, to deceive consumers. The investigation found that the battery capacity listed on these products often seriously mismatches the actual specifications, and some even falsely claim ordinary lithium batteries are emerging solid-state technology. In addition, some merchants go so far as to impersonate well-known major distributors or attempt to gain trust through fake long-term warranty promises, luring consumers into the trap of ultra-high value for money, high capacity, and long warranties—only to end up buying a ticking time bomb that offers no peace of mind.
The top-selling solid-state battery power bank on Shopee right now is a multifunctional magnetic power bank with a built-in plug that costs under $800 but has a massive 30,000mAh capacity. However, the BSMI and NCC certification numbers for this product actually belong to a Bluetooth earphone. Despite that, it has received enthusiastic support from Shopee buyers, earning a 4.9-star rating with 6,210 reviews. All I can say is, these Shopee buyers sure are brave!
Because these counterfeit BSMI and NCC products are likely assembled with cheap circuits, substandard parts, or inferior battery cells that have not passed safety inspections. Even products that have passed BSMI certification from the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection have experienced spontaneous combustion incidents. Can low-priced goods on the market that counterfeit BSMI certification really be trusted?
Passing BSMI and NCC certification is only the first step in protecting yourself. For portable charging products like power banks, which involve personal safety, if you find a product priced far below the market rate, it is strongly recommended that you verify the authenticity of the manufacturer’s stated BSMI certification online to avoid being scammed.
The way to verify the authenticity of the mandatory safety certification for power banks is as follows:
a. BSMI Certification | Commodity Inspection Mark Inquiry:
to “Check the official website.Enter the product’s BSMI number in the “Inspection Mark – Printed by Business” (R-XXXXX) field to see if the certification includes a product with the same model (power bank), and confirm that the brand supplier also matches the sales website.
b. NCC Certification｜FUN016 Type Approval Data Query:(Only devices supporting wireless magnetic attachment require NCC certification)
to「Check the official website.Enter the Product Type Approval ID and the “verification code” to check whether the certification exists and whether the product images uploaded under its certificate match those on the sales website.
You get what you pay for, and buying recklessly is worse than not buying at all.
Power banks have become an essential part of everyday digital life. Choosing one with forged BSMI and NCC certifications is tantamount to strapping a time bomb to yourself. Buying a power bank priced far below the market rate is a gamble that could harm both you and others—it’s better not to buy at all than to buy recklessly.
Source: KOCPC Chinese