We cover news from public bodies and utility companies for UK households on power cuts, weather, water, health, safety and security. Each report includes the date and sources, with links to our guides.
POM power banks sold in TK Maxx and Homesense stores between December 2025 and May 2026 have been recalled because loose internal wiring could short-circuit, overheat and catch fire.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has recalled an XO Poppy 10,000 mAh power bank sold by TK Maxx over a fire risk, with owners told to stop using it and return it for a full refund.
SSEN has begun delivering home battery packs at no cost to Priority Services customers who rely on powered medical equipment, the first scheme of its kind by a UK network operator.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has recalled Belkin BoostCharge BPB002 and Playa PB0003 power banks, sold by Belkin and retailers including TK Maxx, because their lithium-ion batteries can…
Belkin has recalled its BoostCharge BPB002 and Playa PB0003 USB-C power banks in the UK because the lithium-ion batteries can overheat in use, with the Office for Product Safety and Standards…
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has recalled three models of ESR HaloLock wireless power bank sold on Amazon in the UK, because their lithium-ion batteries can overheat and catch fire.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has recalled three Anker power bank models, A1681, A1689 and A1647, because their lithium-ion batteries can overheat and present a medium risk of fire.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has published a recall of the Belkin BoostCharge Pro Fast Wireless Charger for Apple Watch + Power Bank 10K, model BPD005, because its lithium cells may…
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has published a recall of the Anker 321 Power Bank (PowerCore 5K, Black) A1112, sold via Amazon, because its lithium-ion battery may overheat and ignite.
Anker has recalled its A1112 Anker 321 Power Bank (PowerCore 5K, Black), sold between 1 March 2023 and 6 June 2024, because some batteries may overheat and pose a fire risk.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has announced a recall of the Ring Automotive RPPL260 jump starter power bank, which may not cut off power in standby mode and presents a fire risk.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has added Desertcart to the list of online marketplaces named in its safety report on UPP e-bike battery packs, which it says present a serious risk of…
UK Power Networks has begun Power Protect, a trial loaning free battery packs to registered customers who rely on medical equipment, in London, Maidstone, Canterbury and Bury St Edmunds.
A portable vehicle power unit sold on eBay as model HN-538 has been recalled because it presents a risk of electric shock and fire and fails to meet the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has recalled a High-Power multi-function jump starter, model JX27 with AC adapter HR-1501000, sold between May 2021 and August 2022, because it presents a…
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has recalled the Ring RPPL360 Fast Charge Lithium Jump Starter from end users after a manufacturing fault was found that can cause a short circuit and a…
Anker has recalled its A1112 Anker 321 Power Bank (PowerCore 5K, Black), sold between 1 March 2023 and 6 June 2024, because some batteries may overheat and pose a fire risk.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has recalled the Ring Automotive RPPL260 Fast Charge Jump Starter 260 and 9000mAH Power Bank over a potential fire risk, following an earlier recall of the…
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has published a recall of the black Anker 535 Power Bank (PowerCore 20K) A1366, sold in the UK via Amazon and Anker's website, because a manufacturing…