Incidents caused by external power banks could bring serious consequences. Hong Kong Customs is highly concerned about product safety issue. Consumers can observe the following safety tips to learn how to choose safe external power banks and what to pay attention when using them:
- Purchase the brands with goodwill and/or accreditation
- Purchase external power banks equipped with short-circuit protection devices
- Avoid overcharging and overcurrent
- Use charger cables and accessories produced by original manufacturers
- Place external power banks in use in an environment with good ventilation
- Do not place devices being charged near inflammable substances
- Unplug the external power bank immediately after it is fully charged
- When charging the external power bank,do not use it to charge other devices
- Avoid putting any objects between the wireless power bank and the device being charged when charging
