Electronic Company Anker has announced a Official remembrance of Anker Powerercore 10000 power banks with the A1263 model number, after 19 reports from the laptop loaders that were lifed and exploited.
It Consumer safety commission Reports that more than 1.1 million products sold in the United States are affected by the memory. The company plans to replace charging devices, but customers must submit property photographic tests and also prove that they have successfully arranged Powerercore devices.
Powercore, made in China, is now One of the four Power Bank today recalls they have been issued by Anker. Others include battery 334 Maggo 10k, 321 Power Bank (5K) and 535 Power Bank (20K). Other Anker models, including two of The best CNET options for laptops – Anker 523 Powerercore Slim 10K PD and Anker Powerercore III 10K- They are not affected by the memory.
Airlines have taken note of the risks of portable batteries. Southwest Airlines recently changed his policy over load devices Within the transport bags. Some international airlines They have also begun to limit Types of lithium loaders can cause planes due to the risks of overheating.
How to check if your Anker Powercore has been remembered
Anker says the affected products are the A1263 model of the Powercore 10000 Power Bank that were bought between June 1, 2016 and December 31, 2022.
Customers can verify their serial number A Web page provided by Anker. The serial number is at the bottom of the device.
When entering the number, Anker advises, “ fix -in the letters and numbers of the serial number: ‘1’, ‘,’ and ‘,’ 2 ‘and’ z ‘. Keep in mind that characters such as’ 0 (zero)’ and ‘or’ (o) can be introduced.
What to do if your Anker Powercore has been remembered
In addition to instructing customers who stop using loaders immediately, CPSC and Anker published requirements to receive a Powerercore Substitution device.
They include:
- Sending a photo of the remembered device showing the model number, the serial number, the consumer’s name, the date of the photo and the word “remembered” written in permanent marker of the device. The information that is not the device may be on a piece of paper next to the photo device.
- Send a purchase receipt, though CPSC says this is not a requirement for withdrawal.
- A confirmation of the deletion of the device “in accordance with applicable laws and regulations”. Anker advises not to have the device until receiving the confirmation that is eligible for the withdrawal.
- From Anker: “If the serial number is wearing or not visible, please contact Anker for guidance.”
- Anker recommends contacting a local hazardous waste collection center and having it in the garbage or through standard recycling services.
- For additional questions, Anker says customers can send an email to support@anker.com with “Anker A1263 Recall” on the subject line or call 800-988-7973.
Why portable loaders can be a travel danger
The same reasons why portable loading benches are so easy to carry are also part of the reason why they can be a problem. Most use lithium ion technology, which can be used to make battery -based products lighter and more efficient, but is also likely to overheat or even fires if the batteries are damaged or degraded.
Is no different from reports a decade of cheap batteries on Spontaneous combustive hoverboards. Finally, the products were banned from aircraft and, in some cases, being sent.
“These products are normally unpleasant and are not something that the average consumer thinks can be potentially dangerous,” he said Don FountainA civil judgment lawyer and author of Defect Safety, a book on consumers and defective products. Fountin is currently representing a case that involves portable batteries that do not involve Anker.
“My company has managed fires and explosions caused by lithium batteries in various products, including electric tools, electronic bicycles, phones, scooters, children’s toys, battery packages and others,” said Fountain. “I would warn that consumers do not store or use these products in a confined or non -ventulated area that may cause overheating and not to leave these products connected to domestic electrical systems for extended periods of time, such as during the night or when they are on vacation.”
They founded that combustion batteries are especially dangerous in the load load or to the aircraft booths where it can be difficult to make a fire.
The lawyer said that in the case of Anker’s retirement, customers do not always hold the purchase test, although in this case it is not required. However, he said: “It is unusual that a provision test is required for a payment or reimbursement of withdrawal.”
“Most people who have had an overheating event or small fire will simply throw the unit before thinking of contacting the manufacturer for a retirement refund,” said Fountain.
