Anker
Just days after recalling its A1263 power bank due to fire concerns, Anker is issuing another recall -- this time for five different devices.
Earlier this year, Anker found a manufacturing issue in lithium-ion battery cells from a certain vendor. The company says the likelihood of any problem arising from this issue is minimal, but out of an abundance of caution, it's issuing a voluntary recall of several power bank models.
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The Anker Power Bank models A1257 and A1647, the Anker MagGo Power Bank model A1652, and the Anker Zolo Power Bank models A1681 and A1689 all potentially have faulty cells. If you have one, Anker says to stop using it immediately, even if it looks fine, because there's a risk of overheating, melting, smoke, or catching fire.
If your device is affected by this recall, you can either request a replacement or a gift card in a comparable amount to use on the Anker website.
Here's how to tell if your power bank is affected by this recall.
Check the model number on the back or side of your power bank. If it's A1257, A1647, A1652, A1681, or A1689, go to the next step. If not, you're safe.
If your model number was included, verify your serial number or submit your proof of purchase using the online recall form at http://www.anker.com/rc2506-form. Anker notes that you should check your serial number very carefully, paying attention to similar-looking letters like "1," "L," and "l," "2" and "Z," and "0" (zero) and "O" (the letter O) are easily confused. None of the affected serial numbers will have the letters "O" or "I."
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