US EditionAnker Recalls 500K iPhone Power Banks, Discontinues Fire-Risk Devices After Investigation
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channelnews : Anker Power Banks Pulled Again By Amazon After Explosions Cause Injuries
Amazon has been forced to recall more than half a million products from its online marketplace, most of which were Anker power banks after several of its products have once again exploded and caused injuries. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) confirmed the recalls in recent days, covering some of Amazon’s most widely purchased...
CPSC: Anker Power Banks Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Manufactured by Anker Innovations | ResearchBuzz: Firehose
CPSC: Anker Power Banks Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Manufactured by Anker Innovations. “This recall involves Anker Power Banks with model numbers A1647, A1652, A1257, A1681 and A1689. The power bank can be used as a portable electronic charging device for smartphones, laptops, and tablets with 22.5W (A1647), 7.5W (Magsafe A1652), 22.5W (A1257), and 30W (A1681 and A1689) maximum output.” This is the second Anker recall in the last few …
Anker recalls 500K iPhone power banks, discontinues fire-risk devices after investigation
Macworld Major charging tech accessory maker Anker has recalled nearly half a million of its popular power banks due to "a potential manufacturing issue" that increases the risk of overheating, melting, smoke, or fire. Some of the power banks were marketed to iPhone users, including devices with MagSafe compatibility and built-in Lightning cables. In total, around 481,000 units are affected and subject to recall and refund. Anker says that "the …
Is your Anker power bank a fire risk?
Macworld Major charging tech accessory maker Anker has recalled nearly half a million of its popular power banks due to “a potential manufacturing issue” that increases the risk of overheating, melting, smoke, or fire. Some of the power banks were marketed to iPhone users, including devices with MagSafe compatibility and built-in Lightning cables. In total, around 481,000 units are affected and subject to recall and refund. Anker says that “the…
In June of this year, reports surfaced that Anker power banks could pose a risk to users—all due to defective cells that could cause overheating, fire, and even explosions. Now, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall notice for over 481,000 Anker power banks following 33 reports of overheating, fire, and explosions. Anker: These Power Banks Are Disappearing from the Market. According to the manufacturer, although the lik…
Your Anker power bank may be part of the recalled fire-causing batch, check and get your refund.
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