Karmactive Team
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a formal recall for about 481,000 Anker power banks due to fire and burn hazards. The September 18, 2025 recall (recall number 25-466) follows 33 reported incidents of fires and explosions, resulting in four minor burn injuries and one case of substantial property damage.
Five specific Anker models are affected: A1647 (20,000mAh, 22.5W), A1652 (MagGo 10,000mAh, 7.5W), A1257 (10K, 22.5W), A1681 (Zolo 20K, 30W), and A1689 (Zolo 20K, 30W). These portable charging devices were sold nationwide at Best Buy, Target, and through online retailers including Amazon, AliExpress, eBay, Walmart, and TikTok between August 2023 and June 2025. Prices ranged from $30 to $50.
“The lithium-ion battery in the power bank can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers,” states the CPSC in its recall notice. This formal action follows Anker’s voluntary global recall initiated in June after identifying problems with lithium-ion batteries from one supplier.
Consumers can identify recalled units by locating “Anker” engraved on the front and checking for the model number on the back or side of the device. The serial number appears next to “SN Code” also on the back or side of the power bank. The CPSC and Anker advise customers to:
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- Immediately stop using affected power banks
- Visit Anker’s recall page to verify serial numbers
- Submit a photo showing the model number, serial number, your name, the photo date, and the word “recalled” written on the device in permanent marker
- Choose between a full cash refund or an Anker gift card
Proper disposal of these recalled lithium-ion batteries requires special attention. Do not place them in regular trash, recycling bins, or retail battery collection boxes. Instead, contact your local household hazardous waste (HHW) collection center to confirm they accept recalled lithium-ion batteries. If they don’t, reach out to your municipality for guidance.
This latest action follows an earlier June recall of Anker’s A1263 PowerCore 10000 model that affected over one million units in the US alone.
Consumers seeking more information can contact Anker Innovations Limited toll-free at 800-988-7973 from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email support@anker.com, or visit anker.com/product-recalls.
The CPSC has classified this as a “Fast Track Recall,” reflecting the agency’s increased focus on consumer safety related to lithium-ion products. While Anker maintains that the likelihood of malfunction “is considered minimal,” they initiated the recall “out of an abundance of caution” to protect consumers.
