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On June 12, 2025, Anker issued a recall in the USA for a specific brand of battery bank after 19 incidents of fire or explosion.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/anker-recalls-powercore-10000-power-banks-for-burning-or-exploding-learn-how-to-get-a-free-replacement/|title=Anker Recalls PowerCore 10000 Power Banks for Fires and Explosions. Get a Free Replacement|first=Omar|last=Gallaga|date=2025-06-13|work=CNET|access-date=2025-06-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250614124735/https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/anker-recalls-powercore-10000-power-banks-for-burning-or-exploding-learn-how-to-get-a-free-replacement/|archive-date=2025-06-14|url-status=live}}</ref> | On June 12, 2025, Anker issued a recall in the USA for a specific brand of battery bank after 19 incidents of fire or explosion.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/anker-recalls-powercore-10000-power-banks-for-burning-or-exploding-learn-how-to-get-a-free-replacement/|title=Anker Recalls PowerCore 10000 Power Banks for Fires and Explosions. Get a Free Replacement|first=Omar|last=Gallaga|date=2025-06-13|work=CNET|access-date=2025-06-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250614124735/https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/anker-recalls-powercore-10000-power-banks-for-burning-or-exploding-learn-how-to-get-a-free-replacement/|archive-date=2025-06-14|url-status=live}}</ref> Additionally in 2024 Anker issued a recall for 3 models of power-bank, citing safety concerns. <ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Anker Innovations Recalls A1642/A1647/A1652 |url=https://www.anker.com/a1642-a1647-a1652-recall |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250722184037/https://www.anker.com/a1642-a1647-a1652-recall |archive-date=jul,22,2025 |access-date=2025-08-18 |website=anker.com}}</ref> | ||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
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== 2024 Recalls == | |||
A batch of batteries produced from January 3, 2024, to September 17, 2024 where suspected to be faulty prompting Anker to recall 3 models of battery bank. <ref name=":1" /> | |||
The effected models where: | |||
* Anker 334 MagGo Battery (PowerCore 10K), Model: A1642. | |||
* Anker Power Bank (20,000mAh, 22.5W, Built-In USB-C Cable), Model: A1647. | |||
* Anker MagGo Power Bank (10,000mAh, 7.5W, Stand), Model: A1652. | |||
==PowerCore 10000 recall== | ==PowerCore 10000 recall== | ||
On June 12, 2025 Anker Innovations Limited, of China recalled ''PowerCore 10000'' (model A1263) power banks. These units where recalled because "The lithium-ion battery in the power bank can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers" this recall effected "About 1,158,000" units. <ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=USCPSC |date=June 12, 2025 |title=More than One Million Anker Power Banks Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Manufactured by Anker Innovations |url=https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/More-than-One-Million-Anker-Power-Banks-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-Manufactured-by-Anker-Innovations |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250729123925/https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/More-than-One-Million-Anker-Power-Banks-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-Manufactured-by-Anker-Innovations |archive-date=jul, 29, 2025 |access-date=2025-08-18 |website=cpsc.gov}}</ref> | On June 12, 2025 Anker Innovations Limited, of China recalled ''PowerCore 10000'' (model A1263) power banks. These units where recalled because "The lithium-ion battery in the power bank can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers" this recall effected "About 1,158,000" units. <ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=USCPSC |date=June 12, 2025 |title=More than One Million Anker Power Banks Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Manufactured by Anker Innovations |url=https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/More-than-One-Million-Anker-Power-Banks-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-Manufactured-by-Anker-Innovations |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250729123925/https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/More-than-One-Million-Anker-Power-Banks-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-Manufactured-by-Anker-Innovations |archive-date=jul, 29, 2025 |access-date=2025-08-18 |website=cpsc.gov}}</ref> | ||
=== Reported Injures === | ===Reported Injures=== | ||
Anker revived 19 reports of fire/explosions, "This includes two reports of minor burn injuries not requiring medical attention and 11 reports of property damage totaling over $60,700" <ref name=":0" /> | Anker revived 19 reports of fire/explosions, "This includes two reports of minor burn injuries not requiring medical attention and 11 reports of property damage totaling over $60,700" <ref name=":0" /> | ||
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On June 12, 2025, Anker issued a recall in the USA for a specific brand of battery bank after 19 incidents of fire or explosion.[1] Additionally in 2024 Anker issued a recall for 3 models of power-bank, citing safety concerns. [2]
Background
[edit | edit source]2024 Recalls
[edit | edit source]A batch of batteries produced from January 3, 2024, to September 17, 2024 where suspected to be faulty prompting Anker to recall 3 models of battery bank. [2]
The effected models where:
- Anker 334 MagGo Battery (PowerCore 10K), Model: A1642.
- Anker Power Bank (20,000mAh, 22.5W, Built-In USB-C Cable), Model: A1647.
- Anker MagGo Power Bank (10,000mAh, 7.5W, Stand), Model: A1652.
PowerCore 10000 recall
[edit | edit source]On June 12, 2025 Anker Innovations Limited, of China recalled PowerCore 10000 (model A1263) power banks. These units where recalled because "The lithium-ion battery in the power bank can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers" this recall effected "About 1,158,000" units. [3]
Reported Injures
[edit | edit source]Anker revived 19 reports of fire/explosions, "This includes two reports of minor burn injuries not requiring medical attention and 11 reports of property damage totaling over $60,700" [3]
Anker's response
[edit | edit source]Terms of Service
[edit | edit source]Anker's ToS has a concerning assumption of risk clause:
7. Assumption of Risk; Release You knowingly and freely assume all risk when using Anker’s Services. You, on behalf of yourself, your personal representatives, and your heirs, voluntarily agree to release, waive, discharge, hold harmless, defend, and indemnify Anker and its owners, officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, consultants, representatives, sublicensees, successors, assigns, parents, subsidiaries, and related entities, including but not limited to Anker Innovations Limited, Fantasia Trading LLC, Shenzhen Oceanwing Smart Innovations Technology Co., Ltd and Anker Technology (UK) Ltd. (collectively, the "Anker Companies") from any and all claims, actions, or losses for bodily injury, property damage, wrongful death, emotional distress, loss of privacy, or other damages or harm, whether to you or third parties, that may result from your use of Anker’s Services. [4]
Lawsuit
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Consumer response
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References
[edit | edit source]- ↑ Gallaga, Omar (2025-06-13). "Anker Recalls PowerCore 10000 Power Banks for Fires and Explosions. Get a Free Replacement". CNET. Archived from the original on 2025-06-14. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Anker Innovations Recalls A1642/A1647/A1652". anker.com. Archived from the original on jul,22,2025. Retrieved 2025-08-18.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|archive-date=(help) - ↑ 3.0 3.1 USCPSC (June 12, 2025). "More than One Million Anker Power Banks Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Manufactured by Anker Innovations". cpsc.gov. Archived from the original on jul, 29, 2025. Retrieved 2025-08-18.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|archive-date=(help) - ↑ "Anker-EN terms of service". anker.com. 30.06.2025. Archived from the original on jul 22 2025. Retrieved 2025-08-18.
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