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Power banks sold on Amazon recalled over fire hazard, incident in Canada

The recalled iStore-branded magnetic portable chargers could overheat and expand during normal use, posing a fire hazard, Health Canada said.

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Consumers are urged to “immediately stop using” the recalled power banks and contact iStore for a full refund.

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By Elissa MendesStaff Reporter

Thousands of power banks sold on Amazon are being recalled over a burn risk after an incident in Canada, Health Canada says.

The recalled iStore-branded magnetic portable chargers could overheat and expand during normal use, posing a fire hazard, the agency said in an .

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Elissa Mendes is a breaking news reporter, working out of the Star’s radio room in ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½. Reach her via email: emendes@thestar.ca

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