Over 1 Million Power Banks Recalled for Fire and Explosion Hazard
If you own a power bank (or external battery as they’re sometimes called) you will want to check the serial number as there has been a massive recall.
Electronic devices have become so ingrained in our lives that many of us now use power banks regularly. Power banks are sometimes called external batteries or portable chargers, but essentially, they are just big batteries that you charge, and then you can plug your electronics into them when you don’t have access to an outlet.
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I have a power bank that I keep charged and in my purse; they are really handy, especially for travelling. It’s a nice little safety net, so I don’t have to worry about my phone going dead on me. However, if you have a power bank you’ll want to check it, because there has been a massive recall.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced in June of 2025 a recall of more than a million Anker power banks. These were sold online at different retailers from June 2016 through December 2022.
This recall involves Anker PowerCore 10000 power banks with model number A1263. The brand name “Anker” is engraved on the front of the product. The model number “A1263” and serial number “SN” are printed on the bottom. Only model number A1263 power banks sold in the U.S. with qualifying serial numbers are included in the recall. Consumers should check their serial number at https://www.anker.com/product-recalls to determine whether their power bank is included in the recall.
Recalled Anker A1263 power bank Courtesy of CPSC.gov
Recalled Anker A1263 power bank, Courtesy of CPSC.gov
The CPSC says Anker has received 19 reports of fires and explosions, including 2 minor burn injuries, and 11 reports of property damage that total more than $60,000.
If you have one of the recalled power banks, the CPSC says do NOT throw it away in the regular garbage can, as recalled lithium-ion batteries have a higher risk of catching fire.
Recalled lithium-ion batteries must be disposed of differently than other batteries, because they present a greater risk of fire. Your municipal household hazardous waste (HHW) collection center may accept this recalled lithium-ion battery or device for disposal. Before taking your battery or device to a HHW collection center, contact it ahead of time and ask whether it accepts recalled lithium-ion batteries. If it does not, contact your municipality for further guidance.
If you have the recalled Anker power bank, the CPSC says you should immediately stop use, and contact Anker. They will send you a replacement power bank once you prove that you own one of the recalled banks. They say you will need to provide photos of your power bank, including the serial number.
For further instructions and to learn more about this recall, you can check out the recall information from the CPSC here.
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