US EditionAnker Recalls More Than 1 Million PowerCore 10000 Power Banks: What to Know
- Anker recalled over 1.15 million PowerCore 10000 power banks, model A1263, sold in the US between June 2016 and December 2022 due to fire hazards.
- This recall comes after Anker received multiple notifications of incidents involving fires and explosions caused by overheating lithium-ion batteries, which also resulted in burns and significant property damage.
- Anker has issued multiple recall notices over the last year, while the US Consumer Product Safety Commission urges consumers to stop using and safely dispose of the units.
- Consumers must provide a photo showing the serial number, name, and date of the recalled battery to receive a free replacement or a $30 gift card without needing a receipt.
- The recall highlights ongoing safety risks in lithium-ion power banks and suggests careful disposal and replacement to prevent further incidents or injuries.
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Anker recalls 1.1 million power banks due to fire hazard risk
One of the biggest names in charging is the subject of a major new safety recall. Anker, which makes portable battery packs for mobile devices, is recalling 1.16 million chargers over concerns that their lithium ion batteries could overheat, causing burns or posing a fire risk. The recall specifically names Anker’s PowerCore 10000 power banks with model number A1263, which consumers can find printed on the bottom of the devices. The recall only …
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More than 1 million power banks recalled after some consumers report fires
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Anker recalls over a million power banks due to fire and burn hazards
Anker has recalled its PowerCore 10000 power bank (model A1263) due to an issue with the lithium battery that can cause it to "overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers," the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (USCPSC) wrote. The company received 19 reports of fires and explosions, including two reports of minor burn injuries and 11 property damage claims totaling over $60,700. It's a large recall covering 1,158,000 units sold (in …
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