CPSC Recall in 2023: Costco Recalls Ubio Labs Power Banks Due to Fire Hazard; Caught Fire on Commercial Flight (Recall Alert)

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 23-783

Date: August 17, 2023

Product Name: Ubio Labs power banks

Recall Description:

This recall involves Ubio Labs power banks, sold in either a pack of one or a pack of two. The recalled power banks are black and have the model number PWB1071 printed on the back.  The Costco item number is printed on the package. The item number for the single pack is 1314518, and the item number for the two-pack is 1265470.

Hazard Description:

The recalled power banks can overheat and ignite, posing a fire hazard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 350,000

Incidents:

Costco has received three reports of fire, including one report of fire on a commercial flight resulting in four reports of smoke inhalation and one report of a minor burn injury to passengers.

Sold At:

Costco stores nationwide and online at www.costco.com from March 2019 through December 2020 for the 1-pack for about $32 and from September 2018 through December 2020 for the 2-pack for about $40.

Manufactured In:

China

Custom Label:

Retailer:

Custom Field:

Costco Wholesale Corp., of Issaquah, Washington