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Power Banks Sold on Amazon Pose Explosion, Fire Risk as 1.1 Million Units Recalled
- This week, over 1.1 million Anker PowerCore 10000 power banks sold across the U.S. have been recalled due to safety concerns involving overheating batteries that may cause fires and explosions.
- The recall comes after Anker received 19 consumer complaints involving incidents of fires and explosions linked to the lithium-ion battery in model A1263 PowerCore 10000 power banks sold online between June 2016 and December 2022.
- Consumers are urged to stop using the recalled chargers immediately, visit Anker’s website to register, and contact the company for free replacement instructions.
- The recall notification indicates that to obtain a replacement, customers must provide a photograph of their affected power bank that clearly displays its model and serial numbers, their full name, the photo’s date, and the term “recalled” permanently marked on the device.
- The recall addresses safety concerns following reports of minor burn injuries affecting two individuals and 11 cases of property damage exceeding $60,700, while also advising consumers to handle battery disposal according to hazardous waste guidelines.
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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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