Anker Power Bank Recall Investigation | Burn Injury Lawyer
The product recall and burn injury lawyers at The Lyon Firm are investigating injury claims related to the recently announced Anker power bank recall. Anker issued a recall for over one million units of its PowerCore 10000 power bank (model A1263) due to an alleged issue with the lithium-ion battery.
The company says that specific defect may pose a fire risk. Contact our product liability attorneys to learn more about taking legal action following an injury caused by a defective consumer product. We have settled a wide range of product liability lawsuits on behalf of plaintiffs nationwide. Call for a free consultation and case review.
Anker Power Bank Recall & Burn Injury Risks
According to a recent post on the website of the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Anker has received at least 19 reports of fires and explosions that have resulted in burn injuries and property damage.
The Anker power bank recall includes around 1,158,000 units sold online through Amazon, Newegg, and eBay between June 2016 and December 2022. The affected model can be identified by the Anker logo on the side with the model number A1263 printed on the bottom. You can visit the Anker site to check if yours is included in the recall.
Anker is offering affected consumers a gift card or a free 10,000mAh Anker power bank as a replacement. However, for those who have been injured by the recalled product, that is unlikely to be a tempting offer. We recommend contacting an experienced product recall lawyer if you have suffered a power bank burn injury from an Anker product or any other defective product.
If you identify your power bank as one of the recalled units, it should not be used and should be disposed of immediately. However, do not throw power banks in the trash, recycling bins, or used battery boxes. Anker suggests taking it to a facility that can safely dispose of lithium-ion batteries due to the risk of fire. E-waste and specific recycling facilities can be found through the Environmental Protection Agency’s website.
The Anker power bank recall is a reminder that power banks can develop safety issues over time, with regular use or even just sitting idle. Some of these units are almost ten years old and if you have been regularly using devices with lithium-ion batteries, be mindful of issues like overheating or even burn injury risks.