Xiaomi is voluntarily recalling nearly 146,891 units of their popular 20,000mAh power bank after discovering potential safety issues with some of the batteries inside.
The recall affects the PB2030MI model, the 33W power bank with the built-in charging cable that many people love for its convenience. If you bought one between August and September 2024, yours might be part of this recall.
Here’s what happened: A small batch of these power banks ended up with version 2.0 of a specific battery cell (the 126280, if you’re curious about the technical details) that could potentially become unsafe if you really push the device to its limits. Xiaomi worked with regulators and decided to play it safe by recalling all the affected units rather than waiting for any problems to actually occur.
The good news? Xiaomi is offering full refunds of 159 yuan (about $22) for anyone with an affected power bank. They’ve made the return process pretty straightforward too.
You have two options for getting your refund. You can either take your power bank to any Xiaomi Home store, where the staff will help you through the verification and refund process, or handle everything online through the given website. If you go the online route, you’ll need to safely drain the battery, upload proof that you’ve disposed of it properly, and submit your product information.
To check if your power bank is part of the recall, flip it over and look at the model number and serial number printed on the back. Xiaomi has an official tool you can use to verify if your specific unit is affected. Just keep in mind that if your serial number (SN) is damaged or missing, you won’t be eligible for the refund.
Don’t worry if your power bank isn’t from this batch. Xiaomi says all their other power banks use different battery cells and are perfectly safe to keep using.
It’s refreshing to see a company being proactive about potential safety issues rather than waiting for problems to surface. If you think you might have one of these power banks, it’s worth checking those numbers on the back just to be sure.
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