Exclusive | Elise Stefanik, Rick Scott demand probe into Chinese gadget maker Anker over spying fears: ‘Unacceptable risks’

Anker National Security Alarm, Lawmakers Demand Probe

Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) and Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) are calling for a formal federal investigation into Chinese home electronics manufacturer Anker Innovations, warning that its products could pose serious risks to U.S. national security. In a letter sent Monday to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr, the two lawmakers urged scrutiny of Anker and its subsidiaries, including the popular …

GOP Lawmakers Demand Investigation of Security Risks from China’s Anker

Republican lawmakers call for a “formal investigation” of Chinese home electronics giant Anker and possible security risks from its products.

Lawmakers Urge FCC, Commerce Department to Investigate Chinese Tech Company

Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) and Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) urged federal agencies to investigate Chinese electronics maker Anker Innovations, alleging “unacceptable risks to U.S. national security” in a March 2 letter. Anker, which has a subsidiary in the United States, is a leading mobile charging devices manufacturer, and also makes 3-D printers, speakers, and smart home devices. The lawmakers singled out the company’s Eufy line of home securit…

Exclusive | Elise Stefanik, Rick Scott demand probe into Chinese gadget maker Anker over spying fears: ‘Unacceptable risks’

Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) and Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) requested a “formal investigation” on Monday into Chinese gadget maker Anker, alleging the company's products pose “unacceptable risks to US national security" and could potentially spy on Americans.