WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a warning for consumers to stop using HALO Bolt ACDC 58830 portable chargers manufactured in December 2019 or earlier due to serious safety risks.
The CPSC reported incidents of these chargers catching fire, resulting in burn injuries and property damage. The age of these products makes them more prone to lithium-ion battery fires and thermal events.
Consumers should immediately stop using these chargers and dispose of them according to state and local regulations. It’s important to note that the importer has refused to conduct a recall.
The HALO Bolt ACDC 58830 chargers come in various colors and are used to jump-start vehicles or charge electronic devices. They were sold at Best Buy and other retail stores nationwide, as well as online at sites like QVC.com and Amazon.com for about $120.
These chargers were manufactured in China. Consumers are advised not to dispose of these lithium-ion batteries in regular trash or recycling bins due to the heightened fire risk.
The CPSC says recalled lithium ion batteries should be disposed of at your municipal household hazardous waste (HHW) collection center.
