Product recalls rise as power banks surge in popularity

The wide range and growing popularity of portable chargers contributes to rising product recalls. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

A lack of regulation and soaring demand is contributing to the growing number of wireless power banks getting recalled, experts say.

The competition watchdog warns 34,000 defective portable chargers are still being used by customers, after a surging number of recalls of the product.