By Katlego Sekhu
Syntech has recalled the GIZZU 300Wh and 500Wh Portable Power Stations as they run the risk of overheating while charging, posing a potential fire risk.
The problem has been isolated to a small number of units in one particular batch of the following products, which were manufactured in November and December 2022.
For customers whose device is affected, it can be returned for repair, replacement, or refund. Forms are available on the Syntech site.
The National Consumer Commission’s spokesperson Phetho Ntaba says the said power stations present a fire hazard to nearby furniture
“The importer and distributor, Syntech Distribution informed the commission of the precautionary recall of these products following reports of fire hazards. These devices combusted while charging.”
“The affected devices have a battery manufacturing flaw which presents a possibility of the product self-combusting and melting when charging. In cases where the product’s battery does self-combust, a non-toxic cloud of smoke is released, which may present a fire hazard to nearby furniture,” she said.
Syntech Director Ryan Martyn says they are doing everything in their power “to replace affected portable power stations as soon as possible.”
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