Anker’s most recent recall ended up affecting almost half a million power banks

• The US Consumer Product Safety Commission has provided more details on Anker’s last power bank recall from earlier this year. • The agency notes that it received 33 reports of fire and explosion incidents. • About 481,000 units were part of the recall.

Electronics manufacturer Anker isn’t exactly having its best year. In June, the company recalled PowerCore 10000 power banks due to safety risks. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (USCPSC) revealed that the recall covered over 1 million units. Later that month, Anker ended up recalling several more power banks. Now the USCPSC is providing more details on this second recall.

Just as a refresher, the second recall affects the Anker Power Bank (model A1257 and A1647), Anker MagGo Power Bank (model A1652), and Anker Zolo Power Ba