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2016-10-27

Recharging a battery – and defending against attackers: the new VARTA Safety Power Bank delivers twice the security

Whether you find yourself in a dark park or an empty parking garage, poorly lit areas can make you feel unsafe. With the brand-new Safety Power Bank 2600 mAh from VARTA, not only can smartphones and MP3 players be recharged anywhere and anytime, an integrated alarm siren also provides additional safety for users against assault and harassment.

The compact and handy Safety Power Bank from VARTA is the world’s first Power Bank with personal protection features. With 2600 mAh, it provides enough energy to recharge a completely empty smartphone battery*. With dimensions of 11 cm in length and less than 4 cm in width, it fits in almost any clutch, purse or pocket. The handy Power Bank can also be worn comfortably around the wrist thanks to an integrated lanyard, which means that it is ready to hand at any time.

 

But that’s not all. The Power Bank has an integrated alarm siren and is additionally backed up with a strobe light on the bottom of the device; both can be activated by pulling on the handle. The shrill and extremely loud sound measuring 100 db and serves as a passive weapon − it frightens off assailants and draws attention to pedestrians to assist the attacked person in dicey or dangerous situations. To ensure reliable protection, the Power Bank always keeps 20 % of its capacity available for the alarm siren. Once the remaining capacity of 20 % has been reached, users are informed by an LED that turns red. At that point, the Power Bank will no longer be able to recharge any mobile devices, though it still always has a safety reserve to be able to trigger the alarm. The look of this light “power bar,” weighing in at 97 g, is a real highlight. Featuring the classic, refined colors of black and gold, the charger has a scratch-proof surface − for greater design, entertainment and safety while out and about.

 

*Based on iPhone 5C; results may vary by device.

 

The new VARTA Safety Power Bank will be available in October (includes a black, 20 cm Magnet Micro USB charging cable):

 

RRP (including VAT):                  €24.99

Dimensions:                                width: 39 mm; height: 114 mm; depth: 39 mm

Weight:                                        97 g

Warranty:                                    2 years

 

Feel like testing the VARTA Safety Power Bank 2600 mAh in action? No problem! We are happy to arrange to send you a sample. Simply get in touch with us by writing to varta@haebmau.de.

 

Further information can be found at www.varta-consumer.com and on VARTA Consumer’s official Facebook page.



About VARTA AG


VARTA AG produces and markets a comprehensive battery portfolio, ranging from microbatteries, household batteries, energy storage systems to customer-specific battery solutions for a wide range of applications, and, as a technology leader, sets industry standards in key areas. As the parent company of the Group, it operates in the business segments “Microbatteries & Solutions” and “Household Batteries”.
The “Microbatteries & Solutions” segment focuses on the OEM business for microbatteries as well as on the lithium-ion battery pack business. Through intensive research and development, VARTA sets global standards in the microbattery sector and is a recognized innovation leader in the important growth markets of lithium-ion technology and primary hearing aid batteries. The “Household Batteries” segment comprises the battery business for end customers, including household batteries, rechargeable batteries, chargers, portable power (power banks) and lights as well as energy storage devices. The VARTA AG Group currently employs almost 4,000 people. With five production and manufacturing facilities in Europe and Asia, and distribution centers in Asia, Europe and the USA, VARTA AG’s operating subsidiaries are currently active in over 75 countries worldwide.



Contact Varta

VARTA AG
Christian Kucznierz
Head of Corporate Communications
VARTA-Platz 1
73479 Ellwangen
Germany

Phone: +49 79 61 921-2727

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