Urgent recall of 567k Costco products is issued after two homes catch fire

Costco has recalled 567,000 portable battery chargers from stores across America.

There have been 120 reports of the device overheating while in use, including two very serious cases where they caused home fires.

The recall covers three models of the myCharge Power Hub All-In-One 10,000mAh portable charger.

Users must immediately stop using the devices, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said. Customers will get a free replacement from myCharge.

The chargers, priced around $40, were sold at Costco stores and online from January 2022 through November 2023. 

Of the 120 reports of problems, myCharge received five - 'including two reports of residential fires resulting in approximately $165,000 in reported property damage'.

Costco received 115 returns of the portable chargers 'melting, expanding, smoking, fire, burning, exploding, or sparking.' 

There have been no reports of injuries requiring medical attention. 

Users should not just throw the batteries in the trash - or even battery recycling boxes seen in some stores.

'These potentially hazardous batteries must be handled differently than other batteries,' the commission said.

myCharge can be reached at (888) 251-2026 from 9am to 4pm ET Monday through Friday or by email at compliance@mycharge.com. Customers will get free replacement.

Recalled Costco chargers models

The recalled chargers include the following models:

• Models with date codes ending in 21
• Models with date codes ending in 22
• Four models with date codes ending in 23: 0123 0923 1523 1723