US EditionPower Banks Sold on Amazon Pose Explosion, Fire Risk as 1.1 Million Units Recalled
- Anker Innovations announced a recall of more than 1.1 million units of its PowerCore 10000 portable chargers, due to the risk of battery overheating that could cause fires.
- The recall was prompted by 19 incidents involving fires and explosions, which resulted in a couple of minor burn cases and 11 property damage reports totaling more than $60,700.
- The Anker PowerCore 10000 model A1263 power banks were available for purchase online through Anker's website as well as major retailers like Amazon, eBay, and Newegg between mid-2016 and the end of 2022, with each unit priced around $27.
- Consumers must stop using recalled chargers, submit a photo showing model, serial number, name, date, and 'recalled' written on the power bank to receive a free replacement.
- Anker urges proper disposal of recalled lithium-ion batteries at household hazardous waste centers and conducts the recall out of caution to ensure customer safety.
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More Than 1.1 Million China-Made Power Banks Recalled Due to Fire Risk - 🔔 The Liberty Daily
(The Epoch Times)—China-based Anker Innovations Limited has issued a recall for around 1,158,000 units of power banks sold in the United States since the lithium-ion battery can overheat, “posing fire and burn hazards to consumers,” the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said in a June 12 statement. The recall applies to Anker PowerCore 10000 power banks with model number A1263. The items were sold online at the company website as well as…
More Than 1.1 Million China-Made Power Banks Recalled Due to Fire Risk
China-based Anker Innovations Limited has issued a recall for around 1,158,000 units of power banks sold in the United States since the lithium-ion battery can overheat, “posing fire and burn hazards to consumers,” the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said in a June 12 statement. The recall applies to Anker PowerCore 10000 power banks with model number A1263. The items were sold online at the company website as well as through Amazon, e…
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Anker recalls over 1 million power banks after reports of fires and explosions
This week, accessory maker Anker announced one of its most sweeping recalls to date. Due to a series of incidents resulting in fires, explosions, and minor burn injuries, Anker is recalling 1.1 million PowerCore 10000 power banks with model number A1263. Anker recalls PowerCore 10000 power banks Anker says affected models were manufactured between January 1st, 2016, and October 30th, 2019, and sold between June 1st, 2016, and December 31st, 2022…
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Livingston County NewsPower banks sold on Amazon pose explosion, fire risk as 1.1 million units recalled
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall this week impacting more than 1.1 million Anker brand power banks. The recall comes as Anker has received 19 reports of fires and explosions caused by the banks.
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