Fantasia Trading Recalls Anker Power Banks Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 23147 · Mar 9, 2023 · Fantasia Trading
42,000
units affected
42,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23147
- Date
- Mar 9, 2023
- Company
- Fantasia Trading
- Units affected
- 42,000
- Product
- Anker 535 Power Banks (PowerCore 20k)
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
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.
What can happen
The lithium-ion batteries in the recalled power banks can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 10 reports of incidents involving overheating, including one report of minor injuries.
- Sold at
- Target stores nationwide and online at Anker.com, Amazon.com and eBay.com from October 2022 through January 2023 for about $70.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled anker 535 power banks (powercore 20k)?
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.
What is the hazard?
The lithium-ion batteries in the recalled power banks 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.