CPSC2023-03-09
Fantasia Trading Recalls Anker Power Banks Due to Fire Hazard
Fantasia Trading LLC, of Ontario, California
Hazard
The lithium-ion batteries in the recalled power banks can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power banks and contact Fantasia Trading to receive a full refund as well as instructions for properly disposing of lithium-ion batteries according to local and state regulations. Fantasia Trading and its retailers are notifying all known purchasers directly.
Sold at
Target stores nationwide and online at Anker.com, Amazon.com and eBay.com from October 2022 through January 2023 for about $70.
Affected count
About 42,000 (In addition, about 620 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
The firm has received 10 reports of incidents involving overheating, including one report of minor injuries.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Anker 535 Power Banks (PowerCore 20k)
Consumer contact
Fantasia Trading at 800-988-7973 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at support@anker.com or online at online at www.anker.com and click on "Voluntary Recall Information" located at the top of the page or go to www.anker.com/a1366-recall for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Fantasia-Trading-Recalls-Anker-Power-Banks-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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