China Civil Aviation Administration Issues Urgent Notice:
“Starting June 28, passengers are prohibited from carrying power banks without a CCC mark, with unclear CCC labeling, or those that are recalled models or batches on domestic flights.”
In recent years, incidents of fires and smoke caused by passengers carrying power banks have occurred frequently, raising serious concerns about aviation safety. Several major safety incidents have already occurred globally in 2025 alone:
January 28, 2025 – Air Busan flight BX391 experienced a battery fire in the overhead compartment while taxiing at Gimhae Airport. The plane was evacuated in an emergency, resulting in 7 minor injuries and the aircraft being written off.
March 20, 2025 – On Hong Kong Airlines flight HX115 from Hangzhou to Hong Kong, a Romoss power bank went into thermal runaway, causing a fire alarm in the cabin. Fortunately, no injuries occurred.
These incidents happened during critical flight phases such as takeoff, cruising, and taxiing. If a lithium battery goes into thermal runaway and cannot be extinguished, it could lead to a catastrophic accident.
The Civil Aviation Administration’s new ban is not without basis. According to data, from April to June this year, many domestic and international brands of power banks initiated large-scale recalls due to safety risks:
April 30 – Baseus Technology announced a recall of 38,814 units of BS-30KP365 model mobile power banks manufactured between January 2020 and March 2023, involving batches with serial numbers ending in the digit or letter “D.”
June 12 – Anker Innovations recalled 1.14 million units of PowerCore 10000 (Model A1263) in the U.S. and approximately 712,964 units in China due to unauthorized changes in battery thermal insulation materials. There were 19 reported incidents of fire and explosions.
June 16 – Romoss recalled 491,745 units of its PAC20 series power banks manufactured between June 2023 and July 2024, citing risks of overheating and explosion. All recalled units had a 20,000mAh capacity.
Multiple CCC (China Compulsory Certification) certificates for power bank products from brands such as Romoss, Anker, Xiaomi, Baseus, and UGREEN have been suspended, mostly beginning in early June.
Incomplete statistics show that over 2 million power banks have been recalled globally, yet many substandard products remain in circulation, posing concentrated risks. Airport personnel stated, “Following this wave of recalls, security checks for the involved brands will become stricter. Power banks without a clear brand name, certification, or labeling will be denied at checkpoints outright.”
At the heart of this massive recall lies two major issues: defective battery cell quality and invalid certifications. According to the State Administration for Market Regulation of China, several battery cell suppliers and power bank manufacturers have had their CCC certifications revoked or suspended.
Anker’s battery cells were found to have unauthorized material changes, leading to decreased insulation, separator failure, and a higher risk of thermal runaway. Notifications from some schools even warned that Romoss’s recalled models were prone to "exploding," showing that even products from well-known brands may lack reliable safety assurances.
How can you tell if your power bank is flight-safe? Before boarding, check these three points:
CCC Certification – The product or packaging must display the “CCC” mark. You can scan the code on the official certification website to verify.
Recall Status – Check the National Recall Information Platform or the brand’s official website to see if your model is recalled.
Clear Labeling – Any labels that are missing, blurry, or obviously fake (e.g., counterfeit stickers) will render the power bank non-compliant.
