Anker Powercore 10000 recall UK
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I'll start this by saying I have sent Anker an email, awaiting their response.
Anyway, in the US there is a recall of Anker Powercore 10000 A1263 units because they can, er, blow up. They're on it, and the recall means either receiving a replacement (which seems to be continental US only) or a $30 gift card (to Anker.com). What isn't clear is what those outside the US (ie me) should be doing. Anyone come across this?
Anyway, in the US there is a recall of Anker Powercore 10000 A1263 units because they can, er, blow up. They're on it, and the recall means either receiving a replacement (which seems to be continental US only) or a $30 gift card (to Anker.com). What isn't clear is what those outside the US (ie me) should be doing. Anyone come across this?
Edited by bigandclever on Sunday 15th June 08:42
I'm going to have to search all my power banks now. I saw on Friday a larger Baseus BS-30KP365 had been recalled which I have. I also have several Anker ones similar to this. It makes you wonder about all the lesser brands that get sold.
Dave. said:
Not sure if the stories of "explosion" are just hyperbole/exaggeration.
Anker said:
Anker has received 19 reports of fires and explosions. This includes two reports of minor burn injuries not requiring medical attention and 11 reports of property damage totaling over $60,700.
Anyway, turns out they only care about specific serial numbers sold online at Anker, Amazon, Newegg and Ebay from June 2016 through December 2022. Mine doesn't have those characteristics, so I'm just waiting for them to confirm my house *definitely* won't burn down 
Lithium batteries are ubiquitous and it has to be assumed that nearly all are capable of randomly catching fire.
My experience is that 2 Pixel mobile phones and a HP Notebook computer had built in lithium batteries that expanded and puffed up and cracked open the case but the batteries still charged and the devices still worked.
If branded items are susceptible then no name devices could be even more dangerous.
These devices are stuffed into pockets and cupboards and drawers all over the house and is it worth the risk?
My experience is that 2 Pixel mobile phones and a HP Notebook computer had built in lithium batteries that expanded and puffed up and cracked open the case but the batteries still charged and the devices still worked.
If branded items are susceptible then no name devices could be even more dangerous.
These devices are stuffed into pockets and cupboards and drawers all over the house and is it worth the risk?
Buzz84 said:
Just checked, I have one of those model numbers bought in March 2016 from Amazon UK. Might need to keep half an eye on this in case.
I'll be honest and say I'd probably be disposing of a battery bank which is over 9 years old.Especially given the low cost of a new replacement unit.
Just not worth the risk if it's just stored away somewhere in the home and not checked very regularly.
I've disposed of 2 in recent years. One which was approximately 4 years old when it swelled up, had only seen infrequent use on holiday trips each year. A Cellairis unit, looked and felt a quality item.
It's replacement was a supermarket shelf jobbie, and that swelled up after 2-3 years. Again, it was used infrequently and usually left sitting in a drawer with a charge of 50-75%, just as the first unit was.
Corso Marche said:
Buzz84 said:
Just checked, I have one of those model numbers bought in March 2016 from Amazon UK. Might need to keep half an eye on this in case.
I'll be honest and say I'd probably be disposing of a battery bank which is over 9 years old.Especially given the low cost of a new replacement unit.
Just not worth the risk if it's just stored away somewhere in the home and not checked very regularly.
I've disposed of 2 in recent years. One which was approximately 4 years old when it swelled up, had only seen infrequent use on holiday trips each year. A Cellairis unit, looked and felt a quality item.
It's replacement was a supermarket shelf jobbie, and that swelled up after 2-3 years. Again, it was used infrequently and usually left sitting in a drawer with a charge of 50-75%, just as the first unit was.
Anker have issued a recall in the for several power banks but it doesn't include the model originally spoken about in this thread:
https://www.anker.com/uk/rc2506
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