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Anker Expands Recall to Five More Power Bank Models Over Fire Hazard

Citing supplier-related defects in lithium-ion cells, Anker provides U.S. customers with a choice of free replacements or gift cards

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Overview

  • The voluntary global recall covers models A1257, A1647, A1652, A1681 and A1689 following reports of overheating, melting, smoke or fire risks
  • Anker detected the fault through enhanced quality assurance protocols and traced it to lithium-ion cells sourced from a single vendor
  • U.S. customers can submit a recall claim with a verified serial number or proof of purchase to receive a replacement unit or a gift card
  • The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has logged 19 incident reports related to June’s earlier A1263 recall, and regulators worldwide have been notified to monitor compliance
  • Anker advises disposing of affected power banks only at facilities that accept lithium-ion batteries to avoid fire hazards