Michaels recalls tassel keychain mobile power banks

The Michaels Companies of Irving, Texas, is recalling about 15,000 Bead Landing tassel keychain mobile power banks sold in the U.S. and Canada.

The lithium ion battery in the keychain’s mobile power bank can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.

The firm has received two reports of mobile power banks overheating when charging and catching on fire. No injuries are reported.

This recall involves Michaels private brand Bead Landing tassel keychain mobile power banks which can be used to charge smart phones and other devices.

The tassel keychain mobile power banks measure about 7 inches long by 1.5 inches wide with USB and micro USB charging cables, as well as a lightning adapter for the micro USB cable.

Only tassel keychain mobile power banks sold in black, cream, blush pink and iridescent blue colors and the following SKU numbers and UPC codes are included in this recall:

Color                   SKU Number UPC codes

Black                   545929 191518582543

Cream                  545930 191518582550

Blush Pink           545931   191518582567

Iridescent Blue    545932     191518582574

The tassel keychain mobile power banks, manufactured in China, were sold at Michaels stores nationwide from March 2018, through August 2019, for about $20.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Bead Landing tassel keychains with mobile power banks and return them to any Michaels store for a full refund.

Consumers may contact Michaels at (800) 642-4235 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday or online at www.michaels.com and click on “Product Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information.