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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]
Background
PowerCore 10000 recall
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. [2]
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" [2]
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. [3]
Lawsuit
Consumer response
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.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 USCPSC (June 12, 2025). "More than One Million Anker Power Banks Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Manufactured by Anker Innovations". cpsc.gov. Archived from the original on jul, 29, 2025. Retrieved 2025-08-18.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|archive-date=(help) - ↑ "Anker-EN terms of service". anker.com. 30.06.2025. Archived from the original on jul 22 2025. Retrieved 2025-08-18.
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