Products Liability Law Daily Wrap Up, CPSC NEWS—ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS—CPSC warns against using Hererod jump starters over fire risk, (Sep 18, 2026)

By WK Editorial Staff

The products have been linked to 16 fires.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission is urging consumers to stop using Hererod jump starters/power banks immediately because their internal lithium-ion batteries can explode and ignite, creating a fire hazard that poses risks of serious injury and death. The warning applies to approximately 12,500 units of the products, which were manufactured in China by Qianjiang Simiaole Network Technology Co., Ltd. The company has been unresponsive to the agency’s requests for a recall or for information about the products (CPSC Product Safety Warning, No. 26-768 (Sept. 17, 2026)).

Fires. CPSC said it is aware of 16 reports of fire involving the products, including seven reports of property damage.

Product description. The jump starters/power banks are designed to recharge small electronic devices and jump-start vehicles using included jumper cables. Some units, identified as model PW40, also have the ability to inflate vehicle tires. Those units have “PW40” printed on the front. Model EW40 units do not display the model number and do not include the tire inflation feature. The devices were sold online through Amazon.com, CarKart.com, and eBay.com from August 2024 through August 2026.

Disposal guidance. Consumers are advised not to throw the products in household trash, curbside recycling bins, or battery recycling collection boxes because defective lithium-ion batteries present an elevated fire risk. Instead, consumers should contact their local household hazardous waste collection center to determine whether it accepts defective lithium-ion batteries or devices. If the facility does not accept such items, consumers should seek guidance from their municipality on proper disposal methods.

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