After a number of fire incidents involving devices powered by lithium batteries, Chinese authorities have implemented a comprehensive ban on uncertified power banks on domestic flights.
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) said in a statement on Wednesday that starting on June 28, travelers will not be permitted to bring power banks that do not have China Compulsory Certification (3C), have ambiguous labeling, or are associated with recalled products. Following a sharp rise in occurrences involving overheating batteries, the administration stated that the action is intended to ensure flight safety.
Following two significant product recalls that cast doubt on the security of popular portable chargers, the decision was made. Shenzhen-based Romoss was mandated to recall around 492,000 of its 20,000mAh batteries earlier this month.
