Thousands of power banks and espresso makers are being pulled out of the market across the United States after the devices were found to pose serious safety risks, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
New York-based Sensio Inc. is recalling roughly 12,300 units of Bella Pro Series and Cooks Steam Espresso machines, the agency said in a March 20 recall notice. The brew cup handles on the machines may “forcefully eject during use, shattering the glass carafe and posing a burn and laceration hazard,” the notice said.
On the same day, the CPSC announced that New York-based VC Group was recalling around 89,500 units of its MagSafe Wireless Power Pack Portable power banks. The withdrawal was initiated as the lithium-ion battery in the power banks can potentially overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Both products were manufactured in China.
The Espresso machine recall is applicable to two model numbers—90195 and 22395—which were sold via JCPenney stores nationwide. Online sales were done through BestBuy and JCPenney, with the products sold between August 2023 and January 2025 for around $40–$60.
“The firm has received 18 reports of the handles ejecting, eight of which reported burn and/or laceration injuries,” the recall notice said. “Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled espresso machines and contact Sensio for a refund.”
The power bank recall applies to model number ZHX-PB21. The item was sold online via Amazon and Velvet Caviar between November 2022 and October 2024 for roughly $65.
VC Group received “19 reports of the product overheating or catching on fire, resulting in 10 minor injuries,” the notice said. The company asked customers to cease using the item and contact it for a free replacement power bank.
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