The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall of HALO 1000 Portable Power Stations sold by ZAGG Inc. (ZAGG), of Midvale, Utah, Alliance Consumer Group (ACG), of Roanoke, Texas, and retailer QVC Inc., of West Chester, Pennsylvania.
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 reports of smoke inhalation one of which included burn injuries.
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 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 |
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