Clearwater, FL — NEWDERY Power Bank Recall: What to Do After a Battery Fire or Burn Injury

Clearwater, FL (September 24th, 2026) – More than 21,000 NEWDERY portable power banks sold on Amazon have been recalled because their lithium-ion batteries can explode or catch fire. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says the company has received reports of the power banks exploding or igniting.

Consumers who still have a recalled NEWDERY power bank should stop using it immediately. But if a power bank has already caught fire or caused an injury, simply getting a refund may not address the medical bills, damaged property, lost income, or other losses that followed.

If you suffered burns or other injuries after a power bank or another rechargeable device caught fire, contact Light & Wyatt Law Group in Clearwater at 727-499-9900 to discuss what happened with a defective product lawyer.

Key Takeaways

• NEWDERY recalled about 21,380 power banks because the lithium-ion batteries can explode or ignite.
• The recall covers model ZHX-PB22, which was sold on Amazon from October 2023 through November 2024.
• Nine explosions or fires have been reported, including one burn injury and a fire resulting in $2 million in property damage.
• Consumers should stop using recalled power banks immediately but should not place them in household trash or ordinary recycling.
• After an injury or fire, photographs, purchase records, medical documentation, and information identifying the product can become important evidence.

Which NEWDERY Power Banks Are Recalled?

The CPSC issued a recall for NEWDERY model ZHX-PB22 power banks. The affected devices are black with yellow cables. “NEWDERY” is engraved on the front, while the model number appears on the back.

Approximately 21,380 units are included in the recall. They were sold exclusively through Amazon from October 2023 through November 2024 for about $27 to $50.

According to the CPSC, the lithium-ion batteries inside the power banks can explode or ignite, creating fire and burn hazards. NEWDERY has received nine reports involving explosions or fires.

This is also not the first time federal safety officials have raised concerns about this model. In June 2025, the CPSC warned consumers to stop using NEWDERY ZHX-PB22 power banks due to the same fire and burn hazards. The agency said at the time that the products presented a risk of serious injury or death.

The newly announced recall now provides consumers with instructions for obtaining a refund.

A $30 Power Bank Can Cause Losses Worth Far More Than the Device

When an inexpensive consumer product is recalled, a refund may sound like a reasonable solution. For someone who simply owns the product and has not experienced a problem, it may be.

An actual battery fire is different.

Lithium-ion batteries store considerable energy in a small package. When something goes wrong, the consequences can extend far beyond a damaged charger. A power bank may sit on a nightstand, desk, couch, kitchen counter, car seat, or inside a bag alongside other belongings. A fire can therefore damage much more than the battery itself.

The CPSC’s report of a $2 million fire associated with the recalled NEWDERY power bank demonstrates just how large that difference can become.

Someone injured in a battery incident may also face emergency medical treatment, follow-up care, missed work, scarring, or other lasting effects. Those losses are separate from the retail price of the recalled product.

A manufacturer’s recall remedy does not necessarily resolve an injury claim arising from a defective product.

Why Evidence Matters After a Defective Battery Injury

A recall establishes that a product has an identified safety problem, but an individual injury claim still depends on the facts surrounding that particular incident.

Questions may include whether the power bank was part of the recalled model, how and when it was purchased, what happened immediately before the fire, how the product was used, what injuries occurred, and what property was damaged.

That is why evidence collected shortly after an incident can be valuable.

For example, an Amazon order record may establish when the product was purchased. Photographs may show where the power bank was located and the damage surrounding it. Medical records can document the nature and severity of a burn. Fire department or insurance records may provide additional information about a larger fire.

Together, those records can help establish a clearer picture of what happened and the losses that followed.

Can You File a Claim If a Recalled Power Bank Injured You?

Potentially. Florida product liability claims can involve products that are defective in their design, manufacture, or warnings. The circumstances surrounding the product and the injury determine what legal theories may apply.

The recall itself does not automatically mean every NEWDERY owner has an injury claim. Someone who purchased a recalled power bank but suffered no injury or property damage may simply qualify for the recall remedy offered by the company.

Someone who suffered burns or substantial property damage is in a different position.

A defective product lawyer can investigate the product, available recall information, purchase documentation, medical records, property damage, and other evidence to determine whether there may be a claim and which parties may bear legal responsibility.

Depending on the circumstances, recoverable losses may include medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, property damage, and other damages permitted under Florida law.

Frequently Asked Questions About Power Bank Fires

Should I keep a power bank that exploded as evidence?

Potentially important evidence should not be destroyed unnecessarily, but a damaged lithium-ion battery may remain dangerous. Do not store an unstable battery inside your home or put yourself at risk to preserve it. Photograph the product and surrounding damage when safe, follow guidance from fire or hazardous-waste authorities, and speak with an attorney about appropriate evidence preservation.

What if the fire department took the power bank after the fire?

Keep any incident number, report, or other paperwork you received. A lawyer may be able to determine what happened to the device and obtain relevant fire department records as part of an investigation.

What if I no longer have the Amazon receipt?

Check your Amazon order history, email, credit card statements, or other electronic records. Those records may help establish the purchase even if the original receipt is gone.

Should I report a power bank fire to the CPSC?

Consumers can report incidents involving unsafe products through the CPSC’s SaferProducts.gov system. A report can provide federal safety officials with information about additional incidents involving a product.

Talk to Light & Wyatt After a Defective Power Bank Injury

A recalled power bank may cost less than $50. A fire caused by that device can result in losses worth far more.

If a power bank exploded or ignited and left you with burns, damaged property, medical bills, or other losses, the next question is not simply how to get your purchase price back. It is what happened, why it happened, and who may bear responsibility for the harm that followed.

At Light & Wyatt Law Group, we represent people injured by defective products in Clearwater and throughout Florida. Call 727-499-9900 to discuss your situation with a defective product lawyer and learn more about your legal options.

Jim Magazine

James (Jim) Magazine is a Florida Board Certified Civil Trial lawyer who has spent his career helping injured victims. Jim is licensed to practice law in the State of Florida since 1990 and is also admitted to practice at the Appellate level and admitted to the United States Supreme Court.

Years of Experience: More than 30 years
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