Anker, perhaps the leading brand in technology for portable charging, just announced a recall. They are recalling six of their power bank models after finding they could potentially catch fire. This decision follows the latest in a series of product reviews, which found that a battery defect could cause serious risk to consumers. The initial recall was formally communicated through a recall press release posted on June 29, 2025.
These defective devices have already seen several recalls. These include the Anker Power Bank (10K, 22.5W) Model A1257, the Anker Power Bank (20,000mAh, 22.5W, Built-In USB-C Cable) Model A1647, the Anker MagGo Power Bank (10,000mAh, 7.5W) Model A1652, and two Anker Zolo Power Banks —the 20K, 30W model with Built-In USB-C and Lightning Cable (Model A1681) and the 20K, 30W model with Built-In USB-C Cable (Model A1689). Anker, another major model of battery packs, found a defect with the batteries in those models, raising fire safety concerns and prompting a recall.
Background of the Recall
Anker pulled the power banks after a fire in Maryland was attributed to one of them. The tragedy is believed to be related to the technology implemented in these devices. Anker thinks the risk of failure is very low. Nonetheless, the company has made the decision to proactively issue a voluntary recall to ensure customer safety. This isn’t the first time Anker has released voluntary recalls. This is the second product recall this year for them, having recalled the 535 PowerCore 20K (model number A1366) and before that, the PowerCore 100000 (model number A1623).
This recall serves to remind consumers that battery-operated devices should always be used with caution. In fact, in recent years, we’ve seen a spike in recalls in both the private and commercial sectors—including for e-bikes—related to lithium-ion batteries. Automakers like Jaguar and General Motors have repeatedly gotten recalled vehicles off the market. They are responding to heightened fire risk hazards associated with these power cells.
Customer Guidance
In light of the recall, Anker is moving proactively. Both have asked customers who have purchased the affected power banks to return them immediately. Well, Anker is here to help you out with a gift card. You can redeem these gift cards on the brand’s extensive collection of power banks to select new power banks for your usage. This initiative is an important step to make sure consumers are aware, but more importantly, it is aimed to bring back devices that could pose a danger.
Anker has been a vocal advocate for the need to be proactive. Though the risk remains low, these precautionary steps are important to ensure there are no fire risks. The company’s quick response matches its long-standing, customer-first approach to safety and product integrity.
Industry Implications
The recall also occurs during a period in which global airlines are becoming more strict about power banks on flights. Following widespread concerns about battery safety, many airlines have imposed strict bans on carrying power banks that exceed specific capacity limits. This trend is an encouraging sign of increased awareness in the industry about the dangers posed by lithium-ion batteries.
Anker’s proactive move to address safety concerns may set a precedent for other companies in the tech and automotive sectors. As more manufacturers face scrutiny over battery safety, Anker’s decision to issue a recall may encourage others to conduct thorough reviews of their products and ensure consumer safety.
