Anker is recalling these three batteries due to fire risk

Anker is one of the most well-known names in the phone accessories and charging solutions segment. However, the company has had an unfortunate year regarding the reliability of its products. So far in 2024, the company has had to recall a power bank and a pair of speakers due to a combustion risk. Now, Anker is recalling three more power bank models due to risks related to their internal batteries.

Batteries in these three Anker’s power banks are potentially dangerous

Anker is warning users of three of its power banks to stop using them immediately and offers instructions on what to do with them. The affected products are the Anker 334 MagGo Battery (PowerCore 10K) (A1642), Anker 20,000mAh Power Bank (A1647), and Anker 10,000mAh MagGo Power Bank (A1652). The MagGo products are specially designed for iPhone devices. Given the widespread popularity of Apple’s phones, the problem’s scope could be quite broad.

Anker discovered a manufacturing defect in said products’ batteries. The problem can lead to severe overheating, unhealthy smoke emissions, and even potential fires. The company claims that everything is the fault of a “previous supplier.” Anker claims that it has already changed suppliers and is working to prevent such situations from happening again. Recalling a product for health risks should be something exceptional. So, it is quite remarkable that Anker has had to do it twice in a short space of time. For now, the best advice seems to be to avoid buying Anker power banks.

The company had to recall other products earlier this year

Theoretically, the defective batteries are in a small percentage of power bank units manufactured between January 3 and September 17, 2024. However, the company is recalling all of them “out of an abundance of caution.” In June, the company had to recall the Soundcore A3102 speaker, 321 Power Bank, and AnkerWork speakerphone for similar reasons. This new recall of Anker products due to potentially dangerous batteries is likely to negatively affect its brand image.