NEW ORLEANS — A woman has filed a lawsuit against Amazon.com and Shenzhen Baseus Technology Co. Ltd., alleging that a defective Baseus Magnetic Power Bank Battery Pack caused a vehicle fire that injured her children.
According to the complaint, Davis purchased the Baseus power bank from Amazon in early March 2024.
Days later, while the device was plugged into the USB port of her vehicle, it allegedly ignited, engulfing the car in flames.
Two of her children managed to escape, but her oldest child, identified as K.D1, suffered a broken hand and other injuries, according to a complaint filed March 11 in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a recall of approximately 132,000 Baseus Magnetic Wireless Charging Power Banks in June 2024.
The recall cited severe fire and burn hazards, referencing 171 overheating incidents, including 39 fires and 13 burn injuries. The lawsuit asserts that Davis’s experience aligns with the dangers identified in the recall.
The complaint alleges that Baseus and Amazon were aware of the product’s defects but failed to issue timely warnings.
Under the Consumer Product Safety Act, manufacturers and distributors must report known hazards. Davis argues that both companies violated these federal obligations, contributing to her children’s injuries.
Davis brings multiple claims, including negligence and violations of Louisiana’s Products Liability Act.
She accuses Baseus and Amazon of selling a product with a dangerous defect, failing to conduct adequate safety testing, and disregarding prior reports of overheating.
The suit also alleges deceptive trade practices under the Federal Trade Commission Act and breaches of warranty under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act.
Davis also seeks a declaratory judgment under Louisiana law, asserting that any contractual limitations of liability presented by the defendants are unenforceable.
She contends that the power bank’s defects were concealed from consumers, rendering disclaimers and waivers invalid.
The lawsuit highlights the broader safety implications of lithium-ion batteries, which can experience thermal runaway and combustion if defective.
Davis’ legal team argues that Baseus failed to implement adequate protections to prevent fires and that Amazon continued to sell the product despite known risks.
"The recall was prompted by at least 171 reports of overheating, including 132 cases of battery swelling and 39 fires, which resulted in 13 burn injuries and $20,000 in property damage," the complaint states. "The fire that injured Plaintiff’s minor children is consistent with the hazards that led to the recall. Defendants knew or should have known that the power bank posed a risk of spontaneous overheating and combustion, yet they failed to issue timely warnings."
The defendants' conduct was not mere oversight but instead grossly negligent, given their awareness of the defect and failure to take corrective action before the plaintiff's injuries occurred, according to the complaint.
The plaintiff is seeking compensatory damages. She is represented by Robert A. Pearson of Pearson & Mitchell in New Orleans.
The attorney did not respond to requests for comment before publication.
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana case number: 2:25-cv-00468