Portable Rechargeable Power Stations Recall

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 19, 2026

Recall Information Record
Database: Consumer Safety Recall Database
Record Type: Factual Recall Notice
Source: CPSC Recall Notice

24067

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1. Recall Summary

On December 21, 2023, Klein Tools, of Lincolnshire, Illinois, announced a voluntary recall of approximately 3,800 portable rechargeable power stations in the United States, and an additional 164 units sold in Canada. The recall involves specific models of Klein Tools and Blackfire brand portable power stations. The recall was initiated due to a defect in the internal inverter boards that can cause overheating, presenting fire and burn hazards to consumers. The recall notice states that Klein Tools received four reports of overheating. No injuries and no lithium-ion battery fires have been reported as of the recall date.

2. Affected Products

The recall includes the following products:
– Brands: Klein Tools and Blackfire
– Model Names: PAC1000 (Blackfire) and KTB1000 (Klein Tools)
– Product Description: Portable rechargeable power stations with built-in lithium-ion batteries. The units deliver up to 1500W of AC power and contain a 983Wh lithium-ion battery pack. The power stations feature four 120V outlets, six USB ports, and one 12V car port. The units are orange and black, with “Klein Tools” printed in white lettering on the front. The model name is located on a label at the rear of the power station.
– Sold At: Industrial distributors and electrical wholesalers nationwide from November 2021 through November 2023.
– Price: Approximately $1,300.
– Country of Origin: China.

3. Hazard Information

The recall notice identifies the following hazard: The top and bottom of the internal inverter boards of the power stations can overheat. This condition poses fire and burn hazards to consumers. The recall notice reports that Klein Tools has received four reports of overheating. No injuries and no lithium-ion battery fires have been reported.

4. Consumer Action Required

Consumers are instructed to take the following action immediately:
– Stop using the recalled Blackfire and Klein Tools power stations immediately.
– Return the recalled power stations to their original place of purchase.

5. Official Remedy

The official remedy for this recall is a refund. The recall notice states that Klein Tools is contacting all known purchasers directly regarding the remedy process.

6. Contact Information

Consumers may contact Klein Tools for additional information through the following methods:
– Phone: 800-527-3099, available from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.
– Online (Klein Tools): Visit www.kleintools.com/recall/ktb1000 for Klein Tools power stations.
– Online (Blackfire): Visit www.blackfire.com/recall/pac1000 for Blackfire power stations.
– General Website: Visit www.kleintools.com or www.blackfire.com and click “Safety Recalls” at the top of the page for more information.

Additional Information:
– Recall Number: 24067
– Recall Date: December 21, 2023
– Importer: Klein Tools, of Lincolnshire, Illinois
– Number of Units: About 3,800 in the U.S.; about 164 in Canada.
– Retail Period: November 2021 through November 2023.

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