One death has been reported due a malfunction in recalled HALO 1000 portable power stations. A 79-year-old man in Bradenton, Florida died due to smoke inhalation from a fire at his home linked to the malfunctioning device in June 2022, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission's recall notice. Four additional reports of fires and two additional smoke-inhalation injuries have been reported.
The HALO 1000 portable power stations are being recalled because the lithium-ion battery in the unit can overheat, leading to serious burn and fire hazards. Facility managers who purchased the units should immediately stop using them, cut the power cord, and contact the manufacturer at its recall website for a replacement.
ZAGG, ACG and retailer QVC sold about 5,740 units of the portable power stations from October 2021 through March 2022 for between $1,000 and $1,300.
Greg Zimmerman is senior contributing editor for FacilitiesNet.com and Building Operating Management magazine.
