Power banks with lithium-ion batteries, other items recalled in Canada over safety risks
Have you recently purchased a power bank for your phone? If so, you might want to check if your device is affected by the latest recall in Canada.
Tens of thousands of power banks sold at Winners, Marshalls, and HomeSense locations in Canada are being recalled due to a fire and burn hazard linked to their lithium-ion batteries.
Health Canada issued a recall notice for approximately 30,000 affected power banks, which were sold between May 2024 and March 2026.
The recall involves the XO Poppy Powerbank, MagSafe Compatible, 5000 mAh, which comes in various colours and prints along with a USB-C charging cable.
Health Canada
The affected model numbers are:
- PBK5M-DB1
- PBK5M-F10
- PY-PBK5MWN-BLS
- PY-PBK5M-B01
- PY-PBK5M-BF2
- PY-PBK5M-BW8
- PY-PBK5M-CH1
- PY-PBK5M-CO4
- PY-PBK5M-EY2
- PY-PBK5M-F10
According to Health Canada, the lithium-ion battery in the affected power bank may overheat and melt at the port while charging, posing fire and burn hazards.
“Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power banks and return them to any HomeSense, Winners, or Marshalls for a refund,” the notice states.
Consumers can contact TJX Canada toll-free at 1-800-646-9466 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday. They can also visit the Winners, HomeSense, or Marshalls websites for more information.
Lithium-ion battery fires have become an increasing concern across Canada, particularly as e-bikes and e-scooters have been linked to a growing number of fires.
Fire officials have also warned that other consumer devices containing lithium-ion batteries, including battery packs and power banks, can pose a fire risk when batteries are damaged, defective or improperly charged.
Consumers can visit the Government of Canada’s website for more information about lithium-ion battery safety.
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More products recalled in Canada
This week, Health Canada also issued other product recalls due to fire and electrical hazards.
Hustler and BigDog LED Light Kits and Light Bars are also being recalled in Canada.
Under certain unusual operating conditions, temporary voltage surges may cause the LED Light Bars to overheat and therefore pose a fire hazard, the notice states.
Health Canada
The affected products were sold between July 2020 and July 2026.
Consumers who have an affected product should unplug the LED Light Bars to eliminate the hazard and have their dealer uninstall the LED Light Kit and destroy the light bars free of charge.
Consumers should also contact their point-of-sale dealer for a refund.
Canadians who recently purchased a walking pad from Canadian Tire may also want to check whether their product is impacted.
Approximately 7,000 units of the PowerG Walking Pad were sold in Canada, according to the notice.
Health Canada
Health Canada says walking pads with the model number 499-4052 and UPC 8 46325 03115 8 do not meet the requirements of the relevant standard and therefore pose an electrical hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled walking pad and return it to a Canadian Tire store for a refund or in-store credit.