Nearly half a million Anker power banks recalled over fire and burn hazards
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a formal recall notice covering about 481,000 portable power banks manufactured by Anker. The agency says the lithium-ion batteries in the affected units can overheat, creating fire and burn hazards.
Anker had already launched a voluntary recall of the same models earlier this year. Now, CPSC has shed more light on the recall. According to the agency, there have been 33 reports of fire and explosion incidents, including four reports that caused minor burn injuries and another that resulted in property damage.
The following models are included in the recent recall:
- Anker Power Bank (20,000 mAh, model A1647)
- Anker MagGo Power Bank (10,000 mAh, model A1652)
- Anker Power Bank (10,000 mAh, model A1257)
- Anker Zolo Power Bank (20,000 mAh, model A1681)
- Anker Zolo Power Bank (20,000 mAh, model A1689)
The latest recall affects roughly 481,000 units sold through online retailers, including Amazon, Best Buy, Target, and TikTok, and stores nationwide between August 2023 and June 2025. This marks Anker’s second recall in 2025, after nearly one million PowerCore 10000 units (model A1263) were recalled in June. The company also issued a similar safety notice in 2024.
Customers are advised to immediately stop using the affected power banks and dispose of them at a "certified facility that accepts recalled lithium-ion batteries." Anker cautions against throwing the products in household trash or used battery collection boxes.
As with previous recalls, Anker is offering a full refund or gift card. However, users must first verify their power banks and subsequently fill out the claim form found on their product recall page.
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