In June 2025, a series of spontaneous explosion and combustion incidents involving Romoss power banks triggered a wave of concern. As a result, multiple universities in Beijing took decisive action and banned the use of these power banks on their campuses, which immediately drew widespread public attention.
Following these incidents, the State Administration for Market Regulation stepped in. It revoked the 3C certification for some of Romoss's products. In the Western business context, 3C certification is like a seal of approval ensuring that a product meets certain safety and quality standards. Without it, a product's credibility in the market is severely undermined. This move by the administration led to a complete cessation of production for the affected products. Moreover, Romoss had to initiate a recall of over 490,000 defective units. This recall not only incurred significant financial losses for the company but also tarnished its brand image.
Simultaneously, the Civil Aviation Administration also got involved. In the aviation industry, safety is of utmost importance. Power banks, if not properly certified or from recalled batches, can pose serious safety risks during flights. Therefore, the administration prohibited passengers from carrying power banks that lacked 3C certification or belonged to the recalled batches on flights. This move was in line with international aviation safety regulations and aimed to ensure the safety of all passengers and crew members.
