Anker EverFrost Lithium-Ion Battery Powered Coolers Recalled Due to Battery Fire Hazard; Manufactured by Anker Innovations
Recall 24146 · Mar 7, 2024 · Anker Innovations Limited
5,480
units affected
5,480
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 24146
- Date
- Mar 7, 2024
- Company
- Anker Innovations Limited
- Units affected
- 5,480
- Product
- EverFrost Battery Powered Coolers
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves the lithium-ion battery packs in Anker EverFrost Coolers. The coolers are intended for use in outdoor camping, travel and fishing for cooling and freezing food or medicine. They are dark gray with wheels and a drop-down rolling handle. There is a blue charging port for charging by alternative power sources, such as plug-in or solar, on one end of the cooler. The name "Anker EverFrost" appears on the side in silver and blue. The model number is printed on the outer surface on the bottom of the cooler. The following model numbers are included in this recall: Product Model # Size Anker Detachable Battery pack for Powered Cooler A17B0 Not Applicable Anker EverFrost Powered Coolers 30 A17A0 33 Liter Anker EverFrost Powered Coolers 40 A17A1 43 Liters Anker EverFrost Powered Coolers 50 A17A2 53 Liters
What can happen
The lithium-ion batteries in the Anker EverFrost Coolers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled coolers, and contact Anker for a free replacement lithium-ion battery pack. Visit https://www.anker.com/anker-solix/cooler-battery-recall-pps to file a claim, and for instructions on how to replace the battery pack. Recalled lithium-ion batteries should be disposed of in accordance with any local and state laws, and not in the trash.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received five reports of overheating, smoke and/or fire. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Best Buy, TD Synnex and other stores nationwide and online at kickstarter.com from May 2023 through September 2023 for between $250 and $950.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled everfrost battery powered coolers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled coolers, and contact Anker for a free replacement lithium-ion battery pack. Visit https://www.anker.com/anker-solix/cooler-battery-recall-pps to file a claim, and for instructions on how to replace the battery pack. Recalled lithium-ion batteries should be disposed.
What is the hazard?
The lithium-ion batteries in the Anker EverFrost Coolers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.