PSA: Stop Using These Fire-Prone Anker Power Banks Right Now
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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.
I'm not saying you shouldn't. I'm just saying that we tend to sensationalize the wording more and more each day. Eventually, there will no longer be words strong enough to get the appropriate attention and people will suffer because of it.
I'm not faulting Anker. I'm faulting Gizmodo.
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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 lost my model A1263 in a box during a move. I've been looking for it over the last couple of weeks once I was notified about this, but no luck. I actually emailed Anker to ask if there's a risk of fire even in storage or not in use, and apparently it can happen even when not under any load and completely discharged.
I don't even know if I still have it. Fingers crossed that my serial isn't one of the affected ones, but I'll keep looking and hoping that it doesn't burn my house down.
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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.
Have a gan charger from baseus and cables/usb & hdmi switch from ugreen that I'm satisfied with so far.
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I'm not saying you shouldn't. I'm just saying that we tend to sensationalize the wording more and more each day. Eventually, there will no longer be words strong enough to get the appropriate attention and people will suffer because of it.
I'm not faulting Anker. I'm faulting Gizmodo.
I don't care for gizmodo but this headline isn't even clickbait. It says fire prone before the RIGHT NOW1!! What is sensational about not wanting something most people keep in their pocket or on a bag on their hip/side/back to ignite.
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I lost my model A1263 in a box during a move. I've been looking for it over the last couple of weeks once I was notified about this, but no luck. I actually emailed Anker to ask if there's a risk of fire even in storage or not in use, and apparently it can happen even when not under any load and completely discharged.
I don't even know if I still have it. Fingers crossed that my serial isn't one of the affected ones, but I'll keep looking and hoping that it doesn't burn my house down.
all batteries are potential fire hazards even if not under a recall, eventually they can become spicy pillows
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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
Issuing recalls - a sign of how big Anker has gotten.
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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
Do note that you should also check that you initiate the recall from the Anker site matching your location
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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!"
This could literally kill you. You should stop using them immediately. Sensationalist headlines are rapant, but this is a serious problem worth getting attention over.
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all batteries are potential fire hazards even if not under a recall, eventually they can become spicy pillows
I really need to go through my old electronics drawers and pull out any old batteries. I'm battling statistics right now, and statistics always wins.
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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 have some anker batteries but not these specific ones.
Making me nervous....
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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've got a PowerCore 20000k (20Ah). I wonder why the 10Ah version is "fire-prone" but the 20Ah version isn't.
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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.
Their products are still solid. Any brand can have issues with their batteries (other companies use the same cells), and I don't see a reason to avoid their non-battery products like cables and chargers.
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I've got a PowerCore 20000k (20Ah). I wonder why the 10Ah version is "fire-prone" but the 20Ah version isn't.
Probably different batches. Recall info said it was due to an issue with a single supplier. Not even all of the listed models are affected, just certain serial numbers for each model.
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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 have one of the models affected by this recall. My serial number indicates it isn't affected. It's been working fine for years. I have other products of theirs and my biggest complaint is that my earbuds didn't work after being lost in the snow and found months later in the spring.
Does my anecdote beat yours?
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I really need to go through my old electronics drawers and pull out any old batteries. I'm battling statistics right now, and statistics always wins.
I was asleep in bed one night many years ago and heard a loud bang, startling me awake. I thought for sure somebody was trying to break in a window or something. Went out, checked the house, nothing amiss. Went outside, checked around for any signs of something being off, not a thing. I then sat in my living room for 30 minutes trying to decide if it was a dream or if it would happen again. Still, nothing. I went back to sleep.
The next morning I made coffee and sat down at my MacBook Pro. It was an older model but I immediately noticed something was wrong. The entire laptop was elevated off the table slightly. The battery had apparently expanded in the middle of the night and with enough force ripped the bottom aluminum cover through three of the screw holes. Found the source of the noise, and immediately took it for disposal.
I was very lucky it didn’t catch fire, although it would have quickly solved my midnight mystery.
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all batteries are potential fire hazards even if not under a recall, eventually they can become spicy pillows
Yeah, it's one of those things where I was vaguely aware of the hazard, but for some reason wasn't consciously acknowledging it. Since I came to that realization, I've started to gather all of my lithium batteries to take stock and start to get rid of some.
I'm definitely more worried about the batteries I've forgotten about that ended up in boxes or drawers. Another thing to keep me up a night, yay.
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I have some anker batteries but not these specific ones.
Making me nervous....
Tbf, Samsung Galaxy Note 7 didn't affect the other Samsung Phones. I think its fine.
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It's Anker, not Ankler. Your link goes to a domain squatting page.
I'm sad that didn't go to a "porn" site for the extremely religious where they show uncensored women's ankles.
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Stop telling me what to do.
Put this Karen on a global no-fly list lol
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I've got a PowerCore 20000k (20Ah). I wonder why the 10Ah version is "fire-prone" but the 20Ah version isn't.
I'd bet it's something to do with faulty insulation between cells or something
