PRA number
2015/14680
Published date
Product description
Power Banks are portable chargers. The Power Banks were gifted to consumers, who were part of a loyalty program, by Virgin Mobile Australia.
Reasons the product is recalled
The Power Bank battery may contain a manufacturing defect and may overheat.
The hazards to consumers
The batteries may overheat and, in the worst case scenario, could pose a fire hazard.
What consumers should do
Virgin mobile is writing to all affected consumers. Consumers should stop using the Power Bank immediately and dispose of it (including the USB cable it came with) thoughtfully (for example at one of the e-waste collection sites listed at cleanup.org.au.). Please keep the device out of the reach of children.
Traders who sold this product
Virgin Mobile promotion
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
