Anker Battery Bank Recall

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On June 12, 2025, Anker issued a recall in the USA for a specific brand of battery bank after 19 incidents of fire or explosion.^[1]

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PowerCore 10000 recall

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Anker's response

Terms of Service

Anker's ToS has a concerning assumption of risk clause:

7. Assumption of Risk; Release You knowingly and freely assume all risk when using Anker’s Services. You, on behalf of yourself, your personal representatives, and your heirs, voluntarily agree to release, waive, discharge, hold harmless, defend, and indemnify Anker and its owners, officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, consultants, representatives, sublicensees, successors, assigns, parents, subsidiaries, and related entities, including but not limited to Anker Innovations Limited, Fantasia Trading LLC, Shenzhen Oceanwing Smart Innovations Technology Co., Ltd and Anker Technology (UK) Ltd. (collectively, the "Anker Companies") from any and all claims, actions, or losses for bodily injury, property damage, wrongful death, emotional distress, loss of privacy, or other damages or harm, whether to you or third parties, that may result from your use of Anker’s Services. ^[2]

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References

↑ Gallaga, Omar (2025-06-13). "Anker Recalls PowerCore 10000 Power Banks for Fires and Explosions. Get a Free Replacement". CNET. Archived from the original on 2025-06-14. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
↑ "Anker-EN terms of service". anker.com. 30.06.2025. Archived from the original on jul 22 2025. Retrieved 2025-08-18. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= and |archive-date= (help)

[1] Gallaga, Omar (2025-06-13). "Anker Recalls PowerCore 10000 Power Banks for Fires and Explosions. Get a Free Replacement". CNET. Archived from the original on 2025-06-14. Retrieved 2025-06-14.

[2] "Anker-EN terms of service". anker.com. 30.06.2025. Archived from the original on jul 22 2025. Retrieved 2025-08-18. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= and |archive-date= (help)

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