Anker Recalls Several More Power Bank Models That Could Catch Fire

Back in mid-June, Anker recalled over 1.1 million PowerCore 1000 power banks because of potentially defective lithium-ion batteries that could overheat and catch fire. Obviously that is not something you want to happen. Now just over two weeks later, Anker is casting a wider net "out of an abundance of caution" by adding five more power bank models to the recall list.

It's the same verbiage Anker used the last time around, though don't take the recall lightly—Anker previously reported that it had fielded 19 reports of fires and explosions, two of which resulted in minor burn injuries (none serious, fortunately) and 11 reports of property damage tallying $60,700.

Anker hasn't disclosed any further reports of injuries or damages related to the expanded recall, but the risks remain.

"Earlier this year, Anker implemented a series of enhanced quality assurance protocols designed to detect manufacturing ...