India, Dec. 11 -- A major recall has been issued in the US after reports of fires linked to a popular portable power bank sold on Amazon. Customers who purchased the device have been advised to check their units immediately and stop using them if they fall under the affected batch.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced a recall of about 210,000 INIU 10,000mAh power banks, model BI-B41. These units were sold on Amazon between August 2021 and April 2022. According to the notice, the lithium-ion battery inside the device can overheat and ignite, creating fire and burn risks.

The recalled units come in black or blue and feature the INIU logo with a paw-print LED light on the front. The company has confirmed at least 15...