CPSC Recall in 2015: PNY Recalls Portable Lithium Polymer Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2015.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 16-032

Date: November 12, 2015

Product Name: Portable Lithium Polymer Battery Packs

Recall Description:

Batteries can overheat and vent flames, posing fire and burn hazards.

Hazard Description:

Batteries can overheat and vent flames, posing fire and burn hazards.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 56,000 (in addition, about 800 sold in Canada)

Incidents:

PNY has received one report of venting with flames. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Best Buy, Office Depot, Office Max and other retail stores nationwide and online at amazon.com and frys.com from January 2014 through August 2015 for about $50.

Manufactured In:

China