Michaels Recalls Power Bank Keychain Over Fire Risk

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that Michaels has recalled its Bead Landing tassel keychain mobile power banks over potential fire and burn hazards.

The CPSC explains that the device possesses a lithium ion battery used for charging devices. Reportedly, the battery can overheat, which poses a fire and burn risk.

The recall was implemented on Oct. 29, 2019, after Michaels received two reports of the power banks overheating when charging, and as a result, catching on fire. No injuries have been reported in connection with the alleged defect.

The CPSC explains that the Bead Landing tassel keychain mobile power banks are used to charge smartphones and other devices. They have USB and micro USB charging cables, and lighting adapters. They measure around 7 inches long by 1.5 inches wide.

Reportedly, only the keychain in black, cream, iridescent blue, and blush pink are included in the recall, and only those with the following SKU numbers and UPC codes.

• Black power banks: 545929, 191518582543
• Cream power banks: 545930, 191518582550
• Blush pink power banks: 545931, 191518582567
• Iridescent blue power banks: 545932, 191518582574

The devices were sold between March 2018 and April 2019 for around $20, at Michales stores around the country. They were made in China, and were imported by Michaels Stores Procurement Co. Inc., a subsidiary of The Michaels Companies Inc., of Irving, Texas.

The number for the Bead Landing tassel keychain mobile power banks recall is 20-013.

Customers who purchased one of the 14,000 affected mobile power banks are advised to stop using the keychains immediately, and to return them to any Michaels store, where they can receive a full refund. 

For more information about the Bead Landing tassel keychain mobile power banks recall, customers can contact Michaels by phone at 800-642-4235 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. More information about the recall can also be found online at Michaels.com by clicking on “Product Recalls” at the bottom the page.

The keychain power bank recall was instituted in conjunction with Canada, which recalled 950 units.

The recall was implemented voluntarily by Michaels, as part of the CPSC’s Fast Track Recall process. The recall was implemented in an effort to best protect customers.

Recalls like the Bead Landing tassel keychain mobile power banks recall can help protect customers from possibly dangerous or defective products. Customers put trust in products to be safe to use and perform reliably. However, this is not always the case. Recalls can help make sure that standards for products are high. 

Additionally, they can help provide customers with a form of compensation to help offset the financial injury associated with purchasing a recalled product. In some cases, this compensation may be a replacement product. In other cases, that compensation may be monetary.  

Did you purchase one of the Bead Landing tassel keychain mobile power banks? Let us know in the comments below.

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