Anker Power Banks Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Manufactured by Anker Innovations
Key facts
- Agency
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
- Recall number
- 25011
- Recall date
- Oct 17, 2024
- Units
- About 2,100
- Remedy
- Replace
- Firm
- Anker Innovations Limited
- Made in
- China
What to do
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.
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.
Hazard
The lithium-ion battery in the power banks can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
How to identify the recalled product
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.
About this recall
CPSC announced this recall on Oct 17, 2024. It covers About 2,100 units. The remedy type is replace: the firm will send or give you a replacement product. Reported incidents: 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. Anker Innovations Limited has 4 recalls in our records.
Where it was sold
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.
Companies and identifiers
- Manufacturer
- Anker Innovations Limited, of Hong Kong, China
Source and freshness
- Source
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Recalls API
- Official notice
- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Anker-Power-Banks-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-…
- Last published by CPSC
- Oct 17, 2024
- Imported by RecallRadar
- Nov 4, 2026
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