Anker's power bank recall is now backed by the government

Nearly half a million Anker power banks are being recalled by the company, after an investigation by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) found over thirty reports of fire and explosion incidents associated with the devices.

The recall involves Anker Power Banks with model numbers A1647, A1652, A1257, A1681, and A1689, a number which can be found in the model listing but is also engraved on the back or side of the power bank. About 481,000 of these power banks that were previously sold are affected.

“Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power banks and visit Anker’s Recall Page to verify the product serial number and register for the recall,” the CPSC wrote in an advisory . Anker also publishes a separate product recalls page as well.

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