Stop using these ESR power banks that have been recalled for fire and explosion risks
ESR has issued a recall for 33,000 HaloLock wireless power banks, in 6,000mAh and 10,000mAh versions, due to a fire and explosion risk. The company has received nine reports of the power banks catching fire and exploding, causing around $20,000 of property damage, but no injuries. The recalled power banks were sold in the US and Canada between September 2023 and July 2025 through Amazon, Home Depot, and ESR's online stores. Consumers are urged to stop using the recalled power banks immediately and contact ESR for a full refund. The recalled models have the numbers 2G520, 2G505B, and 2G512B printed on the right side, and can be identified by the "ESR" branding and five circular LED display lights on one side.
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