NEW YORK (AP) — Greater than 1.15 million energy banks are below recall throughout the U.S. after some fires and explosions had been reported by shoppers.
In accordance with a Thursday notice from the U.S. Client Product Security Fee, electronics maker Anker Improvements is recalling sure “PowerCore 10000” energy banks as a result of the lithium-ion battery inside can overheat.
An overheating battery can result in “melting of plastic elements, smoke, and hearth hazards,” Anker wrote in an accompanying announcement. The corporate added that it was conducting this recall “out of an abundance of warning to make sure the protection of our prospects.”
In accordance with the CPSC, China-based Anker has obtained 19 experiences of fires and explosions involving these now-recalled transportable chargers. That features two minor burn accidents and 11 experiences of property injury amounting to over $60,700.
The recalled “PowerCore 10000” energy banks have a mannequin variety of A1263. They had been offered on-line at Anker’s web site — in addition to Amazon, eBay and Newegg — between June 2016 and December 2022 for about $27 throughout the U.S., per the recall discover.
Shoppers in possession these now-recalled chargers are urged to cease utilizing them instantly — and contact Anker for a free substitute.
Impacted shoppers can visit Anker’s website for extra info and register for the recall. To obtain a substitute, shoppers might want to submit a photograph of their recalled energy financial institution that exhibits its mannequin quantity, serial quantity, their title, date and the phrase “recalled” written on the product.
Each the CPSC and Anker notice that these energy banks shouldn’t be thrown instantly within the trash or basic recycling streams. On account of hearth dangers, recalled lithium-ion batteries should be disposed of otherwise than different batteries — so it’s vital to verify native steerage.