The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·23147·Announced 2023-03-09

Anker 535 Power Banks Recalled Due to Fire Hazard from Battery Overheating

Fantasia Trading is recalling about 42,000 Anker 535 Power Banks (PowerCore 20k, model A1366) because their lithium-ion batteries can overheat and pose a fire hazard. The firm has received 10 reports of overheating incidents, including one report of minor injuries.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recalled product poses a documented fire hazard with 10 reported overheating incidents, including one report of minor injuries. The risk of fire is significant and has been demonstrated in the field, placing this at High severity.

Plain-English summary

Fantasia Trading LLC, of Ontario, California, is recalling Anker 535 Mobile Power Banks (PowerCore 20k, model A1366). The power banks are portable chargers that can charge multiple devices such as laptops, tablets, or phones, with a 30W maximum output. They measure about 3 inches wide, 6 inches long, and 1 inch deep, with "Anker" engraved on the front and the model number A1366 on the back.

The lithium-ion batteries in these power banks can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Fantasia Trading has received 10 reports of incidents involving overheating, including one report of minor injuries.

The recalled power banks were sold at Target stores nationwide and online at Anker.com, Amazon.com, and eBay.com from October 2022 through January 2023 for approximately $70. About 42,000 units were sold in the United States, and about 620 were sold in Canada.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power banks and contact Fantasia Trading for a full refund and instructions on proper disposal of the lithium-ion batteries according to local and state regulations. Consumers can reach Fantasia Trading at 800-988-7973 (7 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday), email [email protected], or visit www.anker.com/a1366-recall for more information.

The recalled product

Product
Anker 535 Power Banks (PowerCore 20k)
Manufacturer
Fantasia Trading LLC, of Ontario, California
Category
Consumer Product — Electronics / Power Bank
Hazard
  • fire-hazard
  • battery-overheat
Affected units
42,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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