Costco Recalls Ubio Labs Power Banks Due to Fire Hazard; Caught Fire on Commercial Flight (Recall Alert)

The recalled power banks can overheat and ignite, posing a fire hazard.

Recall #: 23783
Affected scope: About 350,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Costco Wholesale Corp., of Issaquah, Washington recalled This recall involves Ubio Labs power banks, sold in either a pack of one or a pack of two….

Costco Recalls Ubio Labs Power Banks Due to Fire Hazard; Caught Fire on Commercial Flight… was recalled by Costco Wholesale Corp., of Issaquah, Washington in August 17, 2023. Reason: The recalled power banks can overheat and ignite, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power banks and contact Costco for a…. Verify recall #23783 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Costco Wholesale Corp., of Issaquah, Washington issued this CPSC recall-The recalled power banks can overheat and ignite, posing a fire hazard..

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agency class: August 17, 2023
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #23783 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

This recall involves Ubio Labs power banks, sold in either a pack of one or a pack of two. The recalled power banks are black and have the model number PWB1071 printed on the back. The Costco item number is printed on the package. The item number for the single pack is 1314518, and the item number for the two-pack is 1265470.

Reason for recall

The recalled power banks can overheat and ignite, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power banks and contact Costco for a full refund. Ubio Labs is no longer in operation. Costco has contacted all known purchasers directly.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	23783
Date reported	August 17, 2023
Date initiated	August 17, 2023
Recalling firm	Costco Wholesale Corp., of Issaquah, Washington
Affected scope	About 350,000
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power banks and contact Costco for a full refund. Ubio Labs is no longer in …

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The recalled power banks can overheat and ignite, posing a fire hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power banks and contact Costco for a full refund. Ubio Labs is no longer in operation. Costco has contacted all known purchasers directly.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 17, 2023. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 23783.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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