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==PowerCore 10000 recall==
==PowerCore 10000 recall==
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On June 12, 2025 Anker Innovations Limited, of China recalled ''PowerCore 10000'' (model A1263) power banks. These units where recalled because "The lithium-ion battery in the power bank can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers" this recall effected "About 1,158,000" units. <ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=USCPSC |date=June 12, 2025 |title=More than One Million Anker Power Banks Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Manufactured by Anker Innovations |url=https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/More-than-One-Million-Anker-Power-Banks-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-Manufactured-by-Anker-Innovations |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250729123925/https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/More-than-One-Million-Anker-Power-Banks-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-Manufactured-by-Anker-Innovations |archive-date=jul, 29, 2025 |access-date=2025-08-18 |website=cpsc.gov}}</ref> 


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=== Reported Injures ===
Anker revived 19 reports of fire/explosions, "This includes two reports of minor burn injuries not requiring medical attention and 11 reports of property damage totaling over $60,700" <ref name=":0" /> 


== Anker's response ==
==Anker's response==


=== Terms of Service ===
===Terms of Service===
Anker's ToS has a concerning assumption of risk clause:<blockquote>7. Assumption of Risk; Release
Anker's ToS has a concerning assumption of risk clause:<blockquote>7. Assumption of Risk; Release