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PSA: Stop Using These Fire-Prone Anker Power Banks Right Now (gizmodo.com)

submitted 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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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

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[–] [email protected] -5 points 6 days ago (2 children)

Anker has always been shit. I bought a few things from them in the past and most didn't last 6 months.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 days ago

I have one of the models affected by this recall. My serial number indicates it isn't affected. It's been working fine for years. I have other products of theirs and my biggest complaint is that my earbuds didn't work after being lost in the snow and found months later in the spring.

Does my anecdote beat yours?

[–] [email protected] 0 points 6 days ago

I’ve had good luck with Anker, generally speaking. One of their MagSafe docks is a bit weak, such that I couldn’t charge through certain cases with a Snap 4 on it, but good with others. But other than that I’ve never had an issue with their products.