AP Specialties Recalls 172,000 Power Banks

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%0D%0A%20%20Consumers%20in%20possession%20of%20one%20of%20the%20recalled%20power%20banks%20should%20stop%20using%20the%20item%20and%20contact%20AP%20Specialties%20for%20a%20replacement.%20The%20supplier%20will%20send%20the%20consumer%20an%20envelop%20and%20lane%20with%20instructions%20on%20how%20to%20return%20the%20item%20and%20receive%20a%20replacement%20free%20of%20charge.%0D%0A<%2Fp>%0D%0A