Anker Power Banks Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Manufactured by Anker Innovations
Anker Power Banks Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Manufactured by Anker Innovations
Recalling Firm: Anker Innovations Limited, of Hong Kong, China
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The lithium-ion battery in the power banks can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Anker Power Banks with model numbers A1642, A1647 and A1652. The power bank can be used as a portable electronic charging device for smartphones, tablets, and laptops with a 12W (A1642), 15W(A1647), 20W(A1652) maximum output. Anker is engraved on the front, and the model numbers A1642, A1647 and A1652 are located on the back of the power bank.
Affected Products
Anker Power Banks
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Anker-Power-Banks-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-Manufactured-by-Anker-Innovations |
| Title | Anker Power Banks Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Manufactured by Anker Innovations |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/anker-1.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Anker Power Bank A1642 |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/anker-2.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Anker Power Bank A1647 |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/anker-3.png |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Anker Power Bank A1652 |
| Hazards › Name | The lithium-ion battery in the power banks can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received 28 reports of incidents of the batteries overheating, exploding, and the power bank catching on fire. Two injuries which included first and second degree burns to the consumer's hands have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Anker Power Banks |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,100 |
| Recall I D | 10067 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power banks and contact Anker Innovations for instructions on receiving a free replacement power bank. Visit https://www.anker.com/product-recalls to register for the recall. Consumers should dispose of the lithium-ion batteries in accordance with local and state regulations. |
| Retailers › Name | Best Buy, Target, NEXT TRADING SAS, C2 Wireless and K Spider Inc. stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com, ebay.com, AAliExpress.com, and Walmart.com, from January 2024 through July 2024 for between $40 and $60. |
| Recall Date | 2024-10-17T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Anker Power Banks with model numbers A1642, A1647 and A1652. The power bank can be used as a portable electronic charging device for smartphones, tablets, and laptops with a 12W (A1642), 15W(A1647), 20W(A1652) maximum output. Anker is engraved on the front, and the model numbers A1642, A1647 and A1652 are located on the back of the power bank. |
| Recall Number | 25011 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Anker Innovations Limited, of Hong Kong, China |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | Anker at 800-988-7973 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at support@anker.com, or online at https://support.anker.com/s/emailcontactus. A LiveChat function is also available at https://support.anker.com/s/contact-us, or go to https://www.anker.com/product-recalls or at www.anker.com and click on "Product Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-10-17T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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