32,400 magnetic power banks sold at TJ Maxx and Marshalls were pulled over fire risk

A pocket-sized accessory bought for convenience is now the subject of a federal recall after reports that its battery can overheat and catch fire. Truststone Group has recalled roughly 32,400 magnetic wireless power banks sold under the XO Poppy Power Trip name, all of them stocked exclusively at TJX and Marshalls stores.

What the Recall Covers

The recall applies to power banks carrying the model number PYPBK5M, a compact charger designed to magnetically attach to the back of a phone and top off its battery without a cable. Roughly 32,400 units are affected in the United States, all sold exclusively through TJX-owned retailers, meaning shoppers who bought the charger anywhere else are unlikely to have one of the recalled units.

Because the product is small, inexpensive and easy to toss in a bag or leave on a nightstand, it is the kind of item a household could own without ever registering the purchase anywhere, which is part of why recall notices matter even for a product that costs about fifteen dollars.

The Fire Hazard Inside the Battery

The problem traces back to the lithium-ion cell packed into the charger. According to the recall notice from the Consumer Product Safety Commission, that battery can overheat and ignite under certain conditions, creating a fire and burn hazard for anyone holding the device, charging it nearby or storing it against something flammable. Lithium-ion batteries in general are compact and energy-dense, which is exactly what makes them useful in a magnetic charger this size, but that same density is what makes a manufacturing or design flaw in the cell dangerous once heat starts to build.

A charger that fails this way does not need to be plugged in at the moment it overheats. A battery that has already been damaged or defectively assembled can ignite while simply sitting in a pocket, purse or drawer, which is why the guidance from regulators is to stop using the device immediately rather than waiting for a charging session that seems risky.

Identifying the Three Recalled Versions

The recall covers three cosmetic variants of the same charger, all under the same PYPBK5M model family: a plain cream-colored version (PY-PBK5M-CR2), a cream version printed with a pink bow (PY-PBK5M-BW8), and a black version printed with a teddy bear (PY-PBK5M-TB2). The specific model number appears on the bottom of the original packaging, printed just above the barcode, which is the most reliable way for someone who kept the box to confirm whether their unit is included.

Anyone who no longer has the original packaging can still match the charger to the recall by color and print pattern, since the three design variants are distinctive enough to identify without needing the printed model code. Comparing the physical charger to photos in the official recall notice is the most reliable way to confirm a match when the box has already been thrown away.

Where They Were Sold and How to Get a Refund

The chargers were sold exclusively at TJX and Marshalls stores, part of the same parent retail company, which narrows down where an affected unit could have been purchased. Consumers who have one are told to stop using it right away rather than continuing to charge phones with it until a replacement arrives.

Truststone Group is offering a full refund in the form of a virtual gift card that can be used anywhere Mastercard is accepted, a broader remedy than a store credit limited to TJX locations. Consumers can reach the company at 833-820-0888 or through its dedicated recall site to start the refund process, and the federal government’s public recall database carries the same unit count and hazard description for anyone who wants to cross-check the details independently.

Handling a Recalled Charger Safely

Once a lithium-ion device is suspected of being defective, how it is stored matters almost as much as whether it is still being used. Consumer safety officials generally advise against tossing a recalled battery-powered charger in a regular household trash bin, since damage during collection or compaction can trigger the same kind of overheating the recall is meant to prevent. Many retailers and battery manufacturers, including in past lithium-ion recalls, have instead directed consumers to return the unit through the mail using packaging supplied as part of the refund process, or to drop it at a battery recycling location rather than storing it indefinitely at home.

This recall also lands amid a broader run of lithium-ion battery recalls across small portable electronics, from wireless earbuds to other pocket-sized power banks, a pattern that reflects how compact these batteries have become relative to the amount of energy they store. That density is what makes the products convenient, and it is also what makes a defect in even a small fraction of a production run worth a recall covering tens of thousands of units.

This article was produced with the assistance of AI and reviewed by Morning Overview editors prior to publication.

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