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Power Banks Sold on Amazon Pose Explosion, Fire Risk as 1.1 Million Units Recalled
- Anker Innovations has issued a recall for over 1.15 million of its portable chargers in the U.S. due to risks of fire caused by overheating lithium-ion batteries.
- The recall comes after the company received 19 incident reports involving overheating lithium-ion batteries in power banks sold online from June 2016 to December 2022, which resulted in fires and explosions.
- The recalled power banks were sold through Anker, Amazon, eBay, and Newegg for about $27 each and can cause melting plastic, smoke, and burn hazards.
- Consumers who have the recalled chargers should discontinue use immediately, provide a photo including specific details and the word "recalled," and reach out to Anker to arrange a complimentary replacement and receive guidance on proper disposal.
- The recall is intended to protect customers by preventing additional harm or damage, following reports of two minor burn incidents and property losses exceeding $60,700.
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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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Power 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.
Do not buy this Power Banks if there is another blackout in Spain. They can explode or burn your house when you least expect it and in the United States they have already been cancelled.
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