Anker Innovations has recalled about 481,000 portable power banks in the United States after reports of overheating, fires, and burn injuries. It’s unclear if these products were also available for sale in Ireland, the UK or wider Europe. I’ve asked Anker for comment.
Regardless, if you travelled to the U.S. and purchased an Anker powerbank, it’s worth checking the details.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall on 18 September 2025. They said there had been 33 incidents, including four minor burn injuries and one case of significant property damage.
The affected models are A1647, A1652, A1257, A1681, and A1689, and the products were sold between August 2023 and June 2025 at retailers including Best Buy, Target, Amazon, AliExpress, eBay, Walmart, and TikTok, priced between $30 and $50.
As part of the recall, consumers are advised to stop using the power banks immediately and check Anker’s recall website to confirm if their unit is affected. Refunds or gift cards are being offered, but owners must submit photos of their recalled product marked as “recalled” before disposal.
The CPSC warns against throwing the recalled lithium-ion batteries into household or recycling bins due to fire hazards. Instead, consumers should contact local hazardous waste facilities for safe disposal.
Anker has provided all information on the recall over on their website, including information on how to submit your recall claim, though it does seem unclear how to complete a claim should you be affected and live outside a listed country.
This is the second powerbank recall Anker has had this year.
