If you bought a wireless charger recently, you may want to check it right away. More than 30,000 ESR HaloLock wireless power banks have just been recalled because of serious safety issues.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), have said that these chargers were sold between September 2023 and July 2025. About 24,000 of them were sold in the United States and almost 10,000 were sold in Canada.
The recall comes after multiple reports of the devices catching on fire and even exploding. In fact, nine cases have already been reported, causing nearly $20,000 in property damage but no injuries.
Which wireless charger models are affected by the recall?
The models affected included are:
- 2G520
- 2G505B
- 2G512B
These devices have five circular LED lights on one side that show the battery level. They came in different colors, including dark blue, light blue, gray, white, and black.
If you bought one of these chargers from Amazon, Home Depot, or directly from the ESR Tech website during the recall window, your device may be part of the recall.
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Why are these wireless chargers considered dangerous?
The main problem comes from the lithium-ion battery inside the chargers. The CPSC explained the risk clearly in its notice:
“The lithium-ion battery in the recalled power banks can overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.”
This means the battery is capable of getting so hot that it can catch fire and, in some cases, can even explode. If you have not encountered an issue with your device yet, the risk is too significant for you to be using it. You need to stop using it immediately.
What should you do if you own one of the recalled chargers?
If you discover that you own one of the affected chargers, here is what you need to do right away:
- Stop using it immediately – Do not try to keep using it, even if it seems to work fine.
- Do not throw it in the trash – These batteries are hazardous and must be disposed of safely.
- Check your local hazardous waste disposal rules – According to the CPSC, “Recalled lithium-ion batteries must be disposed of differently than other batteries, because they present a greater risk of fire.”
- Contact ESR for a refund – The company is offering a full refund for returned chargers.
Your local household hazardous waste (HHW) collection center may accept the recalled product. But before you take it there, you should call first to confirm. If your local center does not take recalled batteries, your municipality should be able to guide you on the proper steps.
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How to know if your charger was sold on amazon or home depot
Since these chargers were widely available online, many people may not remember exactly where they purchased theirs. If you shop on Amazon or Home Depot often, it is worth checking your past orders.
- Amazon users: Log in, go to “Your Orders,” and search for “ESR HaloLock.”
- Home Depot shoppers: Check your purchase history online or look at your paper receipts if you bought it in-store.
Even if you bought your charger from another online retailer, it is still worth checking the model number and comparing it with the recall list.
Why this recall matters to you
You may be wondering why this recall is such a big deal. After all, product recalls happen fairly often. But in this case, the danger involves fire inside your home, your car, or wherever you use the charger. That is a risk you do not want to take.
Think about it: a charger that overheats or explodes could damage your property in seconds. In one of the reported cases, damages added up to $20,000. Imagine if that happened in your house.
That is why the CPSC is urging everyone who owns one of these recalled chargers to act quickly. Do not wait until it becomes a problem.
