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Anker recall of 1m power banks highlights lithium ion battery challenge

Anker recall of 1m power banks highlights lithium ion battery challenge

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By Nick Flaherty



Chinese manufacturer Anker has recalled over a million of its older power banks in the US after problems with the lithium ion batteries, just one of three recalls in recent weeks.

“We have identified that certain Anker PowerCore 10000 power banks (Model: A1263) manufactured between January 1st, 2016, and October 30th, 2019, which were sold between June 1st, 2016, and December 31st, 2022, in the United States may pose a fire safety risk due to a potential issue with the lithium-ion battery,” said the company. “This issue can cause the battery to overheat, leading to melting of plastic components, smoke, and fire hazards. We are initiating a recall program out of an abundance of caution.”

The recall is complex, requiring customers to write ‘recall’ on the unit and send Anker a picture at https://www.anker.com/a1263-recall.

Anker had received 19 reports of fires and explosions of the packs, including two reports of minor burn injuries not requiring medical attention and 11 reports of property damage totalling over $60,700.

The company has previously seen limited recalls in Europe with other ranges of the power bank, again as a result of problems with the lithium ion cells.

Last month iWalk in the US also recalled 27,000 of its magnetic wireless charging battery packs after 15 reports of the lithium ion cells catching fire, resulting in 10 burn injuries. The Chinese company has a design centre in South Korea.

Another Chinese manufacturer, Shenzhen Baseus Technology, also recalled its BS-30KP365 Baseus 65W 30000mAh power banks in the US. Baseus has received 76 reports of incidents involving the portable chargers, including 72 reports of bulging and four reports of fire, including three reports of property damage.

No lithium-ion battery or device should be disposed of in domestic rubbish, and recalled systems may need specialist handling at regional recycling centres as they present a greater risk of fire.

www.anker.com

 

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