Travel + Leisure

This Is the 1 Common Travel Item You Should Never Put in Your Checked Bag—and It Can Be a Big Safety Issue

Learn why power banks are banned from checked luggage, which devices are allowed in bags, and how to safely pack lithium ...
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Powerbank use banned aboard flights: Why lithium-ion batteries pose a fire risk

Airlines worldwide are tightening restrictions on power bank usage aboard flights. The reason: there are rising concerns over lithium-ion battery safety. At least 12 incidents of onboard fire (see ...
Las Vegas Sun

Southwest follows lead of international rules on limiting flammable lithium chargers

Portable chargers — the compact, rechargeable power banks tucked into millions of carry-on bags — have quietly become one of the fastest-growing fire hazards in the sky. Airlines and international ...
UPI

1.1 million Anker power banks recalled over fire risks

June 13 (UPI) --Anker Innovations Technology Co. is recalling more than 1.1 million of its power banks over fire concerns related to the products' lithium-ion batteries. The publicly-traded Chinese ...

Casely is recalling nearly half a million power banks over a fire hazard. Here’s how to check if you’re affected

The Casely Power Pods 5000mAh MagSafe wireless power bank is being recalled again. Here's how to check your unit and get a free replacement.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox ...

Casely has reannounced a power bank recall from 2025 following a fatality

There have been an additional 28 incidents reported since last year’s recall, including a fire and explosion on a plane.
Techopedia

Casely Power Banks Recalled Again Following Mid-Flight Explosion

A power bank recall was reannounced after a woman died and another charger caught fire on a plane. Here’s what owners should ...