The ultralight gummy bear energy financial institution simply bought yanked from Amazon

Amazon simply yanked the Haribo gummy bear energy financial institution from its web site and is canceling orders for the ultralight gadget. In an email sent to customers, Amazon says it has “learned of a potential safety or quality issue” concerning the ability financial institution, and that it’s not charging prospects who not too long ago bought it.

The gummy bear theme could also be a bit deceiving, however at 9.9 ounces, the $25 Haribo Mini Power Bank is likely one of the lightest 20,000mAh energy banks round, making it a preferred alternative for backpackers (or anybody else who doesn’t really feel like carrying round a hefty gadget). Now, the Amazon listing for the power bank not exists, and we don’t know when — or if — it’s coming again.

As talked about by my colleague Liz Lopatto, the Haribo Mini Power Bank comes with a built-in USB-C cable, together with assist for quick charging. An archived version of the listing additionally says it has a chip designed “to protect the power bank from overcharging, overheating, and overpowering.” The gadget seems to be a part of a crowdfunded model collaboration in Japan, which incorporates one other Haribo-themed 10,000mAh mini power financial institution that’s now listed as “currently unavailable” on Amazon.

“We regret any inconvenience this may cause you but trust you will understand that the safety and satisfaction of our customers is our highest priority,” Amazon writes in its electronic mail to prospects. The Verge reached out to Haribo and Amazon with requests for extra info however didn’t instantly hear again.