Anker has announced that it is recalling "more than a million" power banks as they are potentially very dangerous due to burn and fire hazards. Both Anker as well as the CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) have released guidance and advisories on how to check if the power bank you are using is affected and how to proceed further if that is the case.
First up, the affected model is the PowerCore 10000 power bank (Model: A1263) and CPSC notes that "Anker has received 19 reports of fires and explosions," which "includes two reports of minor burn injuries not requiring medical attention and 11 reports of property damage totaling over $60,700."
Anker explains how you can identify the affected model. It writes:
"This recall applies only to the Anker PowerCore 10000 power bank (Model: A1263) manufactured between January 1st, 2016 - October 30th, 2019 in black, blue, red and white, sold in the United States between June 1st, 2016, and December 31st, 2022.
Please check the label on the bottom of your power bank. If it reads Anker PowerCore 10000 power bank (Model: A1263) and was purchased in the United States between June 1st, 2016, and December 31st, 2022, your unit may be affected."
After checking and confirming whether your unit is eligible for the recall, Anker has recommended that you "stop using it immediately" and fill the form which provides you with either a free replacement Anker Power Bank (10K, 22.5W) (Model A1388) or a $30 gift card if replacements are back ordered, which is possible at the moment as it is a large scale recall with over a million affected units.
You can find the recall form at this link on Anker's website and the announcement posts linked below. You can find the detailed instructions there.
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