Viral Haribo power banks delisted with CT scan revealing flaw

The popular Haribo Power Banks are no longer available at Amazon in the US. These two accessories, available with 10,000 mAh and 20,000 mAh battery capacities, caught the attention of ultralight backers earlier this year, thanks to the combination of their lightweight design and low price point.

However, the Haribo Power Banks were recently pulled from Amazon US, with existing orders cancelled. The company said that it had removed the product due to “a potential safety or quality issue”, without providing further details. A recent report from Lumafield explained what the problem could be. A CT scan of the 20,000 mAh version of the accessory revealed that the two cells were not aligned correctly. The image indicates that the electrodes were not properly stabilized during the manufacturing process. This could lead to issues like battery failure, a shorter than expected lifetime, and overheating, which could ultimately result in a fire.

DC Hong Kong Global, the manufacturer of the Haribo Power Banks, has yet to issue an official recall of these products. While the Haribo Mini Power Bank 20000mAh is still on sale at Amazon in European countries, we recommend that you consider purchasing a safer alternative like the Nitecore NB20000 Gen 3 20000mAh Power Bank (curr. $99.95 at Amazon Marketplace).