Popular power bank manufacturers Anker and Romoss are recalling over 1.2 million power banks from the market due to risks of overheating, fire, and explosion.
Recently, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued warnings stating that lithium-ion batteries in Anker and Romoss power banks may be defective and pose fire and explosion hazards.
Anker received 19 reports related to fire incidents involving its PowerCore 10000 (model A1263). These incidents resulted in two minor burn injuries and property damage valued at over $60,700.
Between June 2016 and December 2022, approximately 1,158,000 units of these power banks were sold online in the U.S. via Amazon, Newegg, eBay, and other platforms. Anker is offering affected customers a $30 gift card or a free replacement with a 10000 mAh, 22.5W power bank (model A1288) based on serial number verification.
Anker is also conducting a recall in China, pulling more than 712,000 units of seven different models from the market. According to a report from Notebookcheck, the models recalled in the Chinese market include:
10,000 mAh Magnetic Power Bank (A1642)
Anker 335 Power Bank (A1647)
Anker Zolo Travel Power Bank (A1680 and A1681)
A1257
A1689
A1652
Anker is not the only company recalling power banks. Following a fire incident on a flight in Hong Kong, Romoss has also recalled its PAC20-272, PAC20-392, and PLT20A-152 models. The total number of units recalled by Romoss is 491,745.
Before this official recall, universities in Beijing had already issued warnings about the fire and explosion risks associated with Romoss 20,000 mAh models. Romoss has since announced that it will provide either a full refund or a new replacement for the affected units.
