PSA: Stop Using These Fire-Prone Anker Power Banks Right Now
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Process was pretty easy. Basically you have to:
- Fill out the recall form (linked in post).
- Provide info for the unit:
- Model number
- Serial number
- It will check to see if that exact unit is part of the recall. If it is, you'll also need to provide:
- Where it was purchased
- The order number associated with the purchase
- Let them know if you want a replacement unit shipped to you or a non-expiring gift card for Anker.com
- I selected "replacement unit" and had to provide my shipping address. Not sure if gift card needs that or not, but would assume so.
- You have to submit two photos of the unit:
- Write the current date and the word RECALL on a piece of paper.
- Upload a photo of the back with the serial number visible with the paper in the shot
- Upload another photo of the front with the paper in the shot. Also, you have to write RECALL on the device itself in Sharpie (not sure if they'll be able to see it in mine since the case is black and you can't see the marker at all)
- It said the turnaround time is approx. 5 days.
- It advises to send the unit for recycling after you submit the form, but I'm holding onto mine for now because I'm not sure if they're gonna complain about the Sharpie not being visible in the second photo.
It's Anker, not Ankler. Your link goes to a domain squatting page.
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I have a bunch of Ankers, and of course at least one of them was part of this.
Edit/Clarification: Only certain serial numbers are affected. If your model is listed in this, you'll need to enter its serial number in the recall form to see if that specific unit is affected.
Models:
- Anker Power Bank (10K, 22.5W) — Model A1257
- Anker Power Bank (20,000mAh, 22.5W, Built-In USB-C Cable) — Model A1647
- Anker MagGo Power Bank (10,000mAh, 7.5W) — Model A1652
- Anker Zolo Power Bank (20K, 30W, Built-In USB-C and Lightning Cable) — Model A1681
- Anker Zolo Power Bank (20K, 30W, Built-In USB-C Cable) — Model A1689
- Anker PowerCore 10000 Power Bank — Model A1263
Resources:
- Recall Overview: https://www.anker.com/rc2506
- Product Recall Submission Form: https://www.anker.com/rc2506-form
Stop telling me what to do.
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I have a bunch of Ankers, and of course at least one of them was part of this.
Edit/Clarification: Only certain serial numbers are affected. If your model is listed in this, you'll need to enter its serial number in the recall form to see if that specific unit is affected.
Models:
- Anker Power Bank (10K, 22.5W) — Model A1257
- Anker Power Bank (20,000mAh, 22.5W, Built-In USB-C Cable) — Model A1647
- Anker MagGo Power Bank (10,000mAh, 7.5W) — Model A1652
- Anker Zolo Power Bank (20K, 30W, Built-In USB-C and Lightning Cable) — Model A1681
- Anker Zolo Power Bank (20K, 30W, Built-In USB-C Cable) — Model A1689
- Anker PowerCore 10000 Power Bank — Model A1263
Resources:
- Recall Overview: https://www.anker.com/rc2506
- Product Recall Submission Form: https://www.anker.com/rc2506-form
The defective ones are made by Ankler. The good ones are made by Anker.
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Are the instructions in a basement lavatory marked "beware of the leopard"?
No, they're on the form. Was just providing experience of what the process is like in case people expect it to be super painful.
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The defective ones are made by Ankler. The good ones are made by Anker.
HAHAHA.
️ I've called them "Ankler" for freaking years and am just today learning it's "Anker".It's "Downtown Abbey" all over again lol.
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I have a bunch of Ankers, and of course at least one of them was part of this.
Edit/Clarification: Only certain serial numbers are affected. If your model is listed in this, you'll need to enter its serial number in the recall form to see if that specific unit is affected.
Models:
- Anker Power Bank (10K, 22.5W) — Model A1257
- Anker Power Bank (20,000mAh, 22.5W, Built-In USB-C Cable) — Model A1647
- Anker MagGo Power Bank (10,000mAh, 7.5W) — Model A1652
- Anker Zolo Power Bank (20K, 30W, Built-In USB-C and Lightning Cable) — Model A1681
- Anker Zolo Power Bank (20K, 30W, Built-In USB-C Cable) — Model A1689
- Anker PowerCore 10000 Power Bank — Model A1263
Resources:
- Recall Overview: https://www.anker.com/rc2506
- Product Recall Submission Form: https://www.anker.com/rc2506-form
I always use anker accessories. I find them reliable.
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I have a bunch of Ankers, and of course at least one of them was part of this.
Edit/Clarification: Only certain serial numbers are affected. If your model is listed in this, you'll need to enter its serial number in the recall form to see if that specific unit is affected.
Models:
- Anker Power Bank (10K, 22.5W) — Model A1257
- Anker Power Bank (20,000mAh, 22.5W, Built-In USB-C Cable) — Model A1647
- Anker MagGo Power Bank (10,000mAh, 7.5W) — Model A1652
- Anker Zolo Power Bank (20K, 30W, Built-In USB-C and Lightning Cable) — Model A1681
- Anker Zolo Power Bank (20K, 30W, Built-In USB-C Cable) — Model A1689
- Anker PowerCore 10000 Power Bank — Model A1263
Resources:
- Recall Overview: https://www.anker.com/rc2506
- Product Recall Submission Form: https://www.anker.com/rc2506-form
Ahh, the sensationalist headlines. "STOP USING THESE NOW OR YOU WILL DIE!"
I'm not calling out you, OP. This is just the nature of journalism now. "OH OH, LOOK AT ME!"
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HAHAHA.
️ I've called them "Ankler" for freaking years and am just today learning it's "Anker".It's "Downtown Abbey" all over again lol.
When you're alone, and life is making you lonely you can always go... Downtown Abbey!
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I always use anker accessories. I find them reliable.
I used to believe a lot of things.
Newegg sold really good products.
Blizzard made good games.
America is the land of the free.
Things change. Anker rose to the top for low priced products that were good. And now that they've become bigger, their output might get worse.
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I used to believe a lot of things.
Newegg sold really good products.
Blizzard made good games.
America is the land of the free.
Things change. Anker rose to the top for low priced products that were good. And now that they've become bigger, their output might get worse.
I'll be agreeing with you if I face any anomalies.
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I have a bunch of Ankers, and of course at least one of them was part of this.
Edit/Clarification: Only certain serial numbers are affected. If your model is listed in this, you'll need to enter its serial number in the recall form to see if that specific unit is affected.
Models:
- Anker Power Bank (10K, 22.5W) — Model A1257
- Anker Power Bank (20,000mAh, 22.5W, Built-In USB-C Cable) — Model A1647
- Anker MagGo Power Bank (10,000mAh, 7.5W) — Model A1652
- Anker Zolo Power Bank (20K, 30W, Built-In USB-C and Lightning Cable) — Model A1681
- Anker Zolo Power Bank (20K, 30W, Built-In USB-C Cable) — Model A1689
- Anker PowerCore 10000 Power Bank — Model A1263
Resources:
- Recall Overview: https://www.anker.com/rc2506
- Product Recall Submission Form: https://www.anker.com/rc2506-form
Didn't like anker after their subsidiaries bullshit with security, this just cements anker as shit in my mind.
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Ahh, the sensationalist headlines. "STOP USING THESE NOW OR YOU WILL DIE!"
I'm not calling out you, OP. This is just the nature of journalism now. "OH OH, LOOK AT ME!"
I mean...I tend to take potential lithium fires seriously, especially when they're in my everyday carry. Companies don't issue recalls and mass-replace units on a whim.
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Didn't like anker after their subsidiaries bullshit with security, this just cements anker as shit in my mind.
The what what?
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Process was pretty easy. Basically you have to:
- Fill out the recall form (linked in post).
- Provide info for the unit:
- Model number
- Serial number
- It will check to see if that exact unit is part of the recall. If it is, you'll also need to provide:
- Where it was purchased
- The order number associated with the purchase
- Let them know if you want a replacement unit shipped to you or a non-expiring gift card for Anker.com
- I selected "replacement unit" and had to provide my shipping address. Not sure if gift card needs that or not, but would assume so.
- You have to submit two photos of the unit:
- Write the current date and the word RECALL on a piece of paper.
- Upload a photo of the back with the serial number visible with the paper in the shot
- Upload another photo of the front with the paper in the shot. Also, you have to write RECALL on the device itself in Sharpie (not sure if they'll be able to see it in mine since the case is black and you can't see the marker at all)
- It said the turnaround time is approx. 5 days.
- It advises to send the unit for recycling after you submit the form, but I'm holding onto mine for now because I'm not sure if they're gonna complain about the Sharpie not being visible in the second photo.
Not that you'd get one just for this, but they do make silver, bronze, and gold Sharpies that appear better on darker surfaces. Just saying. Thanks for all the deets!
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The what what?
I think they're talking about the unencrypted footage uploaded by Eufy (a subsidiary of Anker) security cameras to their own servers without express permission of the owners.
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I think they're talking about the unencrypted footage uploaded by Eufy (a subsidiary of Anker) security cameras to their own servers without express permission of the owners.
Yikes, that’s a bad look.
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I have a bunch of Ankers, and of course at least one of them was part of this.
Edit/Clarification: Only certain serial numbers are affected. If your model is listed in this, you'll need to enter its serial number in the recall form to see if that specific unit is affected.
Models:
- Anker Power Bank (10K, 22.5W) — Model A1257
- Anker Power Bank (20,000mAh, 22.5W, Built-In USB-C Cable) — Model A1647
- Anker MagGo Power Bank (10,000mAh, 7.5W) — Model A1652
- Anker Zolo Power Bank (20K, 30W, Built-In USB-C and Lightning Cable) — Model A1681
- Anker Zolo Power Bank (20K, 30W, Built-In USB-C Cable) — Model A1689
- Anker PowerCore 10000 Power Bank — Model A1263
Resources:
- Recall Overview: https://www.anker.com/rc2506
- Product Recall Submission Form: https://www.anker.com/rc2506-form
Anker has always been shit. I bought a few things from them in the past and most didn't last 6 months.
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Anker has always been shit. I bought a few things from them in the past and most didn't last 6 months.
I’ve had good luck with Anker, generally speaking. One of their MagSafe docks is a bit weak, such that I couldn’t charge through certain cases with a Snap 4 on it, but good with others. But other than that I’ve never had an issue with their products.
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When you're alone, and life is making you lonely you can always go... Downtown Abbey!
Hello, fellow old timer.
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I used to believe a lot of things.
Newegg sold really good products.
Blizzard made good games.
America is the land of the free.
Things change. Anker rose to the top for low priced products that were good. And now that they've become bigger, their output might get worse.
Bummer that they've gone downhill. Not sure what to recommend to people now.
Anker used to be my go-to recommendation for USB cables and chargers. All my Anker products have been working perfectly for 5-10 years now. But I don't own any of their newer products.
