Thousands of Anker Power Banks have been recalled due to a fire hazard and a risk of burn injuries when the lithium-ion battery overheats, explodes, or catches on fire.
What You Can Do & How We Can Help
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Anker Power Bank induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know was burned by an Anker Power Bank that caught on fire, exploded, or overheated, 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 Power Banks Recalled for Fire Hazard
In October 2024, Anker recalled about 2,100 power banks due to fire and burn hazards. The recall involves Anker Power Banks with models A1642, A1647, or A1652, including:
- Anker 334 MagGo Battery (PowerCore 10K)
- Anker Power Banks
- Anker MagGo Power Banks
What Is The Problem?
There were 28 reports of the lithium-ion battery in the power banks catching on fire, exploding, or overheating, and two reports of people who suffered 1st- or 2nd-degree burn injuries to their hands.
Anker blamed the fire hazard on a manufacturing defect in some of the lithium-ion batteries:
“We have discovered that some of the lithium-ion batteries used in our Anker 334 MagGo Battery (PowerCore 10K), Anker Power Bank and Anker MagGo Power Bank may pose a fire risk due to a manufacturing defect.”
How To Identify Recalled Anker Power Banks
The recall involves Anker Power Banks with model numbers A1642, A1647 and A1652. The name “Anker” is engraved on the front. The model numbers can be found on the bottom or the back of the power bank.
What Should I Do?
Look at the bottom (or the back) of your Anker Power Bank and confirm that it reads: Anker 334 MagGo Battery (PowerCore 10K)/Anker Power Bank/Anker MagGo Power Bank, Model: A1642/A1647/A1652.
If your power bank is being recalled, you should store it in a safe location. Immediately stop using the power bank. DO NOT throw the power bank in the trash or recycling bin.
You can visit the recall website at https://www.anker.com/a1642-a1647-a1652-recall to look at pictures of the recalled power banks, enter the serial number, and contact Anker for instructions on how to receive a free replacement power bank.
Anker said that “only a small number of batteries” may be affected by the problem, but the company is reaching out to all customers to begin a recall. The problem was linked to a batch of batteries that was used in the power banks from January 3, 2024 to September 17, 2024.
Anker Power Banks Linked to Dozens of Fires, Explosions, or Overheating
Anker warned the lithium-ion battery in the recalled power banks can potentially overheat, which can cause melting of plastic components, smoke, and fire hazards.
Anker said it received 28 reports of the lithium-ion battery in the recalled power banks overheating, exploding, and the power bank catching on fire. Two people suffered 1st- or 2nd-degree burns.
Where Were They Sold?
The recalled Anker Power Banks were sold at 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.
Lithium-Ion Batteries Can Be Dangerous
Lithium-ion batteries are used in power banks because they are small, lightweight, and recharge quickly, which makes them ideal for electronic devices like phones or laptops.
The problem is that lithium-ion batteries are also dangerous. If these batteries overheat, they can explode violently and cause severe fires. The chemicals in a lithium-ion battery will also burn at extremely hot temperatures, which poses a risk of severe 3rd-degree burn injuries.
Other Recalls for Anker Power Banks Linked to Fire Hazards
In recent years, Anker previously recalled thousands of power banks due to fire hazards, including the Anker 321 Power Bank and the Anker 535 Power Bank. These power banks were recalled due to manufacturing problems and reports of fires (including a devastating house fire in Maryland), overheating batteries, and other incidents.
Examples of other Anker Power Bank recalls for fire hazards:
- Anker 535 Power Bank Recall: In February 2023, Anker recalled thousands of 535 Power Banks (Model: A1366) after a house fire in Maryland.
- Anker 321 Power Bank Recall: In June 2024, Anker recalled certain 321 Power Banks (Model: A1112) because they can overheat, which poses a fire hazard. No burn injuries or fires were reported.
Do I Have an Anker Power Bank Lawsuit?
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Anker Power Bank induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know was burned by an Anker Power Bank that caught on fire, exploded, or overheated, 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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