Home › Appliances & tools › HALO 1000 Portable Power Stations
HALO 1000 Portable Power Stations
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The lithium-ion batteries in the HALO 1000 Portable Power Station can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards that can lead to serious injury or death.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — The agency describes a risk of serious injury or death.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the portable power stations and contact the HALO Recall hotline for a free replacement portable power station.
Who to contact: HALO 1000 recall hotline toll-free at 888-345-0481 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at halo5528@sedgwick.com, or online at https://halo1000recall.expertinquiry.com/.
The product
The portable power stations are high-capacity lithium-ion battery power banks with three USB-A charge ports, a USB-C fast charge port, three AC outputs, two DC outputs, a DC socket, an LCD display, a built-in flood light, and a collapsible handle. The following HALO 1000 Portable Power Stations are included in this recall: Product Description/Color Model Number SKU UPC Stone Gray PS-1000 801108111 840056145528 Carbon PS-1000 801108112 840056145535 Desert Sand PS-1000 801108113 840056145542 Midnight Blue PS-1000 801108114 840056145559 Woodland Green PS-1000 801108115 840056145566 The model number, SKU number and UPC are located on the bottom of the product. Units sold by QVC subject to the recall were sold under QVC item number E235474.
Details
- Units affected
- About 5,740
- Recall date
- August 29, 2024
- Brand
- Shenzhen DBK Electronics Co. Ltd.,of China, ZAGG Inc. (ZAGG), of Midvale, Utah
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- A 79-year-old man in Bradenton, Florida died from smoke inhalation from a fire involving the recalled portable power station in his home in June 2022. In addition to the death, the firms have collectively received four reports of fires involving the HALO 1000 Portable Power Station, including two re
ZAGG, ACG and retailer QVC sold about 5,740 units of the portable power stations from October 2021 through March 2022 for between $1,000 and $1,300.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “HALO 1000 Portable Power Stations Recalled Due to Serious Fire and Burn Hazards; One Death Reported; Imported by ZAGG; Sold by ACG, QVC and ZAGG”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
Filed under: Appliances & tools