‘Fire and Explosion’: Anker Power Banks Recalled in Wake of Injuries, Property Damage

On Sept. 18, Anker Innovations Limited, in conjunction with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of numerous power banks. The units’ lithium-ion batteries can overheat and pose fire and burn hazards to users, the recall said.

So far, the recalled power banks have resulted in 33 incidents of fire and explosion, four minor burn injuries, and one instance of “substantial property damage,” according to the CPSC.

Owners of affected power banks have been urged to stop using them immediately and contact the brand for a full refund.

Anker Power Bank Recall

This recall includes power banks with model numbers A1647, A1652, A1257, A1681, and A1689. The number is located on the back side of the power bank, opposite the brand’s logo.

The serial number is on the back side of the power bank next to “SN Code.” If you own one of the recalled power banks, visit the Anker Recall Page to verify your product via its serial number and register for the official recall.

“Consumers with an impacted product should contact Anker Innovations Limited to receive a full cash refund, or an Anker gift card that can be used across a variety of Anker product lines,” the CPSC report on the recall reads.

The power banks impacted by this recall retailed at Best Buy, Target, and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, AliExpress.com, eBay.com, Walmart.com, and on TikTok, from August 2023 through June 2025. They sold for $30 to $50.

This recall includes power banks with model numbers A1647, A1652, A1257, A1681, and A1689. The number is located on the back side of the power bank, opposite the brand’s logo. The serial number is on the back side of the power bank next to “SN Code.” If you own one of the recalled power banks, visit the Anker Recall Page to verify your product via its serial number and register for the official recall.

“Consumers with an impacted product should contact Anker Innovations Limited to receive a full cash refund, or an Anker gift card that can be used across a variety of Anker product lines,” the CPSC report on the recall reads.

How to Register, Get a Refund, and Dispose of Units

In order to qualify for the refund, owners of recalled power banks must submit a photo to the recall page showing the model number, serial number, the owner’s name, the date of the photograph, and the word “recalled” written in permanent marker on the product.

Once Anker has received the photo and confirmed that the product is included in the recall, the brand will send further instructions on returning or disposing of the affected unit.

CPSC notes that lithium-ion batteries or devices containing them should not be disposed of in the trash, standard recycling, or battery recycling drops. Because they pose such a serious risk of fire, they need to be disposed of in a specific way.

Some municipal household hazardous waste (HHW) collection centers will accept lithium-ion batteries — but you should always call ahead and make sure that they do. If yours does not, CPSC recommends contacting your municipality for disposal guidance.

For more information about the recall, you can call Anker Innovations Limited toll-free at 800-988-7973 from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday to Friday. The brand can also be contacted at [email protected] or through its website at https://www.anker.com/rc2506 or https://www.anker.com/product-recalls.