PSA: Stop Using These Fire-Prone Anker Power Banks Right Now
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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
PSA: Stop Using These Fire-Prone Anker Power Banks Right Now
Anker has recalled six power bank models in June alone due to issues from 'a single vendor.'
Gizmodo (gizmodo.com)
Yes, punish the company that actively recalls them and cares about fire safety, buy the ones that never recall anything instead.
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I'm sad that didn't go to a "porn" site for the extremely religious where they show uncensored women's ankles.
Jesus Christ, I almost came when I read "women" and "ankle" together. You should be ashamed of yourself for tempting me like that you blasphemous heathen.
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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.
Maybe check your order history if you bought it online.
Although any lithium battery can catch fire if mishandled... You should still probably look for it.
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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
PSA: Stop Using These Fire-Prone Anker Power Banks Right Now
Anker has recalled six power bank models in June alone due to issues from 'a single vendor.'
Gizmodo (gizmodo.com)
What if I like the spicy smoke?
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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 is how recalls work though, the company needs to do this for liability reasons.
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What if I like the spicy smoke?
Anker smoke. Don't breath this.
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Jesus Christ, I almost came when I read "women" and "ankle" together. You should be ashamed of yourself for tempting me like that you blasphemous heathen.
guess what I’m wearing under my socks
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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!"
Well it's gizmodo, so already not journalism.
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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.
Yup. Don't keep lithium batteries in a drawer. They all become fire hazards, given enough time.
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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.
Agreed here. Frequently people charge these near where they sleep and the failure mode is... sudden. Couches and beds tend to be really good kindling too.
Urgency in this case is probably warranted.
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