The National Consumer Commission (NCC) in South Africa has alerted consumers to yet another product recall in the country, with a wireless power bank being pulled from the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Notice of the recall was issued by Waymeet Limited, which imported the products from China and sold them through online stores like Takealot between 2023 and 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the NCC, the specific model being recalled is the ESR HaloLock Kickstand wireless power bank, Model 2G505B.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n These models were sold in black and feature five circular LED display lights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the supplier, the power bank presents a risk of fire as the lithium-ion batteries can overheat whilst in use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The lithium-ion batteries of the recalled product may overheat during use, posing a risk of fire and burns to consumers, the NCC said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “Consumers in possession of the affected products are urged to immediately stop using them and return them to a point of purchase for a refund,” it said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The power bank recall is the latest in a string of recalls this year and the third in April 2026 alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Earlier in April, recalls were issued for certain Jaguar Land Rover Defender and I-PACE vehicles, as well as for certain Ford Ranger XLT, Wildtrak, Ford Puma, and Hino 700 vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So far, 17 recall notices have been issued in 2026, the bulk of which happened in March, when eight recall notices were issued for various vehicles and food products, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The busy March period followed a more muted January and February, where a combined six recalls were issued, the most notable of which was ButtaNutt peanut butter being pulled from shelves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n