Thousands of Anker 535 Power Banks were recalled due to a fire hazard. The battery was also linked to a house fire in Maryland.
What You Can Do & How We Can Help
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Anker 535 Power Bank induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know was injured or burned when a power bank caught on fire or exploded, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Product Liability Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
Anker 535 Power Bank Recall
In February 2023, Anker voluntarily recalled thousands of 535 Power Bank (Power Core 20K), Model: A1366 because it can overheat, posing a risk of fires and burn injuries.
Anker 535 Power Bank Linked to House Fire in Maryland
The recalled Anker 535 Power Bank was the “most probable cause” of a house fire near Leitersburg, Maryland, according to fire officials and local news.
The fire was reported at 4:02 a.m. on February 10, when a fire alarm went off and an alarm company called the homeowners. They discovered a fire in an unoccupied bedroom with the door closed.
The homeowners shot a fire extinguisher into the room, closed the door, and evacuated the home. The fire was contained in the room and no injuries were reported.
Firefighters traced the fire to a suitcase that contained an Anker 535 Power Bank charger that had been used about a week ago. There were no other electrical devices or anything else in the suitcase that could have sparked the fire, according to Fire Chief Kirk Mongan.
What Should I Do?
Check the model number of your Anker power bank by looking on the bottom of battery. It should read: 535 Power Bank (PowerCore 20K) with Model: A1366.
Anker is asking consumers who own a recalled 535 Power Bank to immediately stop using the device and store it in a safe location (not in your house or near anything that can catch on fire).
Do not throw the battery into the trash or recycling bin, because this poses a fire hazard. Instead, you must dispose of the battery at a facility that accepts lithium-ion batteries.
You can also get a refund for your power bank by visiting https://www.anker.com/a1366-recall-form.
Lithium-Ion Battery Fires
Lithium-ion battery explosions and fires are becoming an increasing problem, as the popularity of these lightweight and powerful batteries continues to grow.
Sometimes these fires are caused by user error, such as physical damage to the battery case, or an external heat source. In other cases, fires are caused by manufacturing errors that cause the power bank to overheat and explode.
Do I have an Anker 535 Power Bank Lawsuit?
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Anker 535 Power Bank induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know was injured or burned when a power bank caught on fire or exploded, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Product Liability Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
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