Anker Recalls 1.1M Power Banks Over Fire Hazard, Check If Yours Is Affected

Anker is recalling over 1 million power banks with potentially defective lithium-ion batteries that pose a fire safety risk. The popular accessory maker said it initiated the recall "out of an abundance of caution" and is working with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to put the word out and replace affected models that were sold in the U.S. online at Anker's website, Amazon, Newegg, and eBay. The latest incident follows a recall of 79,000 portable speakers sold on Amazon from back in December, which also posed a fire risk.

"We identified a potential safety issue with certain Anker PowerCore 10000 power banks (Model: A1263) manufactured between January 1st, 2016, and October 30th, 2019, which were sold in the United States between June 1st, 2016, and December 31st, 2022. The lithium-ion battery may overheat, posing a risk of melting, smoke, or fire. We’re conducting this recall ...