Anker recalls 1.1 million power banks due to fire hazard risk

One of the biggest names in charging is the subject of a major new safety recall. Anker, which makes portable battery packs for mobile devices, is recalling 1.16 million chargers over concerns that their lithium ion batteries could overheat, causing burns or posing a fire risk. The recall specifically names Anker’s PowerCore 10000 power banks with model number A1263, which consumers can find printed on the bottom of the devices. The recall only affects power banks sold in the U.S., and concerned customers can check their Anker products against the company’s recall info page. The risk from the recalled devices isn’t just hypothetical. The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that Anker has documented 19 cases of fires and explosions related to the now-recalled power banks, including two minor burn injuries and 11 instances of property damage totaling more than $60,700. What to do if you own an affected charger Anyone with a portable charger affected by the recall can submit a claim with Anker in order to receive a replacement device or a gift card. If you’ve got a recalled device and aren’t sure what to do with it, don’t throw it, or any other lithium ion battery, in the garbage can, as careless disposal of electronics can pose a real fire risk. Anker encourages its customers to check their city’s specific recommendations for household hazardous waste collection to safely dispose of the potentially dangerous devices.

Jun 13, 2025 - 17:40

Anker recalls 1.1 million power banks due to fire hazard risk

One of the biggest names in charging is the subject of a major new safety recall. Anker, which makes portable battery packs for mobile devices, is recalling 1.16 million chargers over concerns that their lithium ion batteries could overheat, causing burns or posing a fire risk.

The recall specifically names Anker’s PowerCore 10000 power banks with model number A1263, which consumers can find printed on the bottom of the devices. The recall only affects power banks sold in the U.S., and concerned customers can check their Anker products against the company’s recall info page.

The risk from the recalled devices isn’t just hypothetical. The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that Anker has documented 19 cases of fires and explosions related to the now-recalled power banks, including two minor burn injuries and 11 instances of property damage totaling more than $60,700.

What to do if you own an affected charger

Anyone with a portable charger affected by the recall can submit a claim with Anker in order to receive a replacement device or a gift card. If you’ve got a recalled device and aren’t sure what to do with it, don’t throw it, or any other lithium ion battery, in the garbage can, as careless disposal of electronics can pose a real fire risk.

Anker encourages its customers to check their city’s specific recommendations for household hazardous waste collection to safely dispose of the potentially dangerous devices.