The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·25011·Announced 2024-10-17

Anker Power Banks Recalled for Fire and Burn Hazards

Anker power banks with model numbers A1642, A1647, and A1652 have been recalled because the lithium-ion battery can overheat and catch fire, causing burn injuries. The firm has received 28 reports of overheating and fires, with two burn injuries reported.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall meets the Severe (4) criterion because it involves reported burn injuries (first and second degree burns) from an overheating and fire hazard. The source explicitly documents two injury incidents, which elevates this above theoretical risk.

Plain-English summary

Anker Innovations Limited is recalling about 2,100 Anker Power Banks with model numbers A1642, A1647, and A1652. These portable charging devices are designed for smartphones, tablets, and laptops with output ratings of 12W (A1642), 15W (A1647), and 20W (A1652). Anker's name is engraved on the front, and the model numbers appear on the back.

The lithium-ion battery in these power banks can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. The firm has received 28 reports of incidents involving batteries overheating, exploding, and power banks catching fire. Two consumers have reported burn injuries, including first and second degree burns to their hands.

The recalled power banks were sold from January 2024 through July 2024 at Best Buy, Target, NEXT TRADING SAS, C2 Wireless, and K Spider Inc. stores nationwide, as well as online through Amazon.com, eBay.com, AliExpress.com, and Walmart.com, for between $40 and $60.

Consumers should immediately stop using these power banks and contact Anker for a free replacement. Consumers may register for the recall at https://www.anker.com/product-recalls or call 800-988-7973 (Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT), email [email protected], or use the LiveChat function at https://support.anker.com/s/contact-us. Lithium-ion batteries should be disposed of in accordance with local and state regulations.

The recalled product

Product
Anker Power Banks
Manufacturer
Anker Innovations Limited, of Hong Kong, China
Category
Consumer Product — Electronics / Power Banks
Hazard
  • overheat
  • fire
  • burn-injury
Affected units
2,100

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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