400K MagSafe power banks recalled after fatal fire, the 10th power bank recall in a year
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Ten power bank recalls in a year — including a fatal fire and 400K MagSafe units — turns portable batteries from accessory to regulated risk surface. If you ship anything with lithium cells, expect higher compliance scrutiny and treat battery QA as brand and liability critical, not a cost center.
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