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Product recall · CPSCMarch 9, 2023Serious
Fantasia Trading Anker Power Banks
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The lithium-ion batteries in the recalled power banks can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power banks and contact Fantasia Trading to receive a full refund as well as instructions for properly disposing of lithium-ion batteries according to local and state regulations. Fantasia Trading and its retailers are notifying all known purchasers directly.
Who to contact: Fantasia Trading at 800-988-7973 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at support@anker.com or online at online at www.anker.com and click on "Voluntary Recall Information" located at the top of the page or go to www.anker.com/a1366-recall for more information.
The product
This recall involves Anker 535 Mobile Power Banks (PowerCore 20k) with model number A1366. The power bank can be used to charge multiple devices from laptops, tablets or phones with a 30W maximum output. The mobile power bank comes with two USB cables and in a variety of colors. The power bank measures about 3 inches wide, 6 inches long and 1 inch deep. Anker is engraved on the front and the model number A1366 is on the back of the power bank.
Details
- Units affected
- About 42,000 (In addition, about 620 were sold in Canada)
- Recall date
- March 9, 2023
- Brand
- Fantasia Trading LLC, of Ontario, California
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- The firm has received 10 reports of incidents involving overheating, including one report of minor injuries.
A1366
Target stores nationwide and online at Anker.com, Amazon.com and eBay.com from October 2022 through January 2023 for about $70.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Fantasia Trading Recalls Anker Power Banks Due to Fire Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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