Overview

• The recall, issued September 18, covers Anker PowerCore models A1647, A1652, A1257, A1681, and A1689 sold in the U.S.
• The CPSC reports 33 incidents involving fires or explosions, with four minor burn injuries and one substantial property damage claim.
• Anker has withdrawn the affected products from sale and discontinued the models after identifying defective cells from a single vendor.
• Owners are instructed to stop using the devices, verify serial numbers on Anker’s recall portal, and request either a cash refund or an Anker gift card.
• Refund requests require a photo showing the model and serial number, the owner’s name, the photo date, and the word “recalled,” and users are told to dispose of units at certified hazardous‑waste facilities rather than in household trash or standard recycling; the chargers were sold from August 2023 through June 2025 at major retailers and online marketplaces.