Anker has recalled more than a million mobile phone chargers after receiving multiple reports of fires, injuries, and explosions caused by some of its devices.
This recall comes in response to recurring issues with its PowerCore 10000 portable charger, which was sold between June 2016 and December 2022 on sites such as Amazon, Newegg, and eBay.
The company has received 19 reports of fires and explosions caused by this product, in addition to two minor burn injuries and 11 cases of property damage exceeding $60,700. The affected devices have model number "A1263" and serial numbers beginning with "SN" printed on the bottom of the charger.
Anker confirmed that the defect is due to a lithium-ion battery issue that could cause overheating, melting plastic components and emitting smoke, posing a serious safety risk to users. The company advised consumers to immediately stop using these devices and not dispose of them in regular trash, but rather to take them to specialized lithium battery recycling centers.
The company announced that it will replace affected devices if they provide a clear photo of the charger showing the model number, serial number, user name, date the photo was taken, and the word "Returned" written in permanent marker on the device.
In a similar vein, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of other Anker batteries and models, such as the 334 MagGo 10K, the 321 (5K) Power Bank, and the 535 (20K) Power Bank, for similar battery safety concerns.
The same authority also announced the recall of Baseus 65W, 30,000mAh portable chargers after receiving 72 reports of battery swelling and fires, posing a serious risk to users. These chargers, which were sold across multiple platforms between April 2020 and April 2025, include model BS-30KP365 and serial numbers ending with the numbers 0-9 or the letter "D."
The authority urged consumers to immediately stop using these chargers and contact Baseus for free replacements. They should also provide photos of the device showing the model and serial numbers.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission warns against disposing of these batteries in regular trash cans or recycling bins, emphasizing the importance of delivering them to specialized centers to ensure environmental and user safety.
