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Power Banks Sold on Amazon Pose Explosion, Fire Risk as 1.1 Million Units Recalled
UNITED STATES, JUN 13 – The recall covers 1.15 million units after 19 fire and explosion reports caused two minor burn injuries and over $60,700 in property damage, officials said.
- On June 13, 2025, Anker Innovations and the CPSC announced the recall of 1,158,000 PowerCore 10000 units after 19 reports of fires and explosions.
- Defective lithium-ion batteries in model A1263 can overheat, causing plastic melting, smoke, and fire hazards, according to the CPSC and Anker notices.
- Data confirms 19 fire and explosion reports, including two minor burns and over $60,700 in property damage, linked to defective lithium-ion batteries in recalled power banks.
- Consumers must stop using the recalled power banks immediately, contact Anker for free replacements, and dispose of batteries at hazardous waste centers per local guidance.
- Following the recall, the House passed the Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act on April 28, mandating the CPSC to establish final safety standards for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries.
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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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