ROMOSS power banks banned at Beijing universities amid fire risk concerns

Beijing universities prohibit ROMOSS power banks following reported fire incidents

Beijing’s Municipal Education Commission has directed all colleges and universities in the city to ban students from using ROMOSS 20,000mAh power banks on campus, citing multiple incidents of fires and explosions. The directive follows an investigation by Beijing Daily, which reported that the portable charging devices were identified as a potential safety hazard.

ROMOSS is a widely recognized power bank brand in China, and its products are frequently purchased on platforms such as Taobao and Pinduoduo by consumers in mainland China and Hong Kong. In recent weeks, reports have emerged across Chinese social media platforms documenting fire-related accidents allegedly caused by ROMOSS power banks. Several users have shared images of damaged units, warning others to avoid the brand’s devices.

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University notices sent to students emphasized the issue, with one message stating, “According to the notification from the higher authorities, it has been found that 20,000 mAh ROMOSS power banks are more likely to explode when charging than other brands of power banks.”

ROMOSS responds to fire risk reports, cites previous recall

In response to the growing concerns, ROMOSS issued a public statement committing to accountability for any defective products confirmed by authoritative organizations. “We will bear full responsibility in accordance with the law for any ROMOSS product that is found to be defective by an authoritative organization,” the company stated. ROMOSS added that it has launched an internal investigation and has reached out to the Beijing Municipal Education Commission for further cooperation.

The company also said that updates would be shared through its official social media channels. The manufacturer has previously faced similar safety issues. In 2019, ROMOSS proactively recalled 3,792 OM10 model units due to fire and spontaneous combustion risks. The defect at the time was attributed to battery cells that had not undergone proper aging tests.

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Despite these issues, ROMOSS continues to maintain strong sales on Chinese e-commerce platforms, driven in part by competitive pricing. The recent incidents, however, have renewed scrutiny over product safety and prompted calls for stricter oversight of portable electronics used in educational settings.