Popular Anker power bank and Soundcore speaker recalled over potential fire risk

Some Anker and Soundcore merchandise are being recalled attributable to a producing defect that would trigger fires. Anker issued a recall for its (PowerCore 5K, A1112) this week, saying, “The lithium-ion battery within the affected energy banks can overheat, doubtlessly inflicting melting of plastic elements, smoke and fireplace hazards.” Its audio model, Soundcore, issued a recall for its in Black as effectively.

The corporate has apparently began notifying who might personal one of many affected gadgets by way of electronic mail, however you may double test the serial numbers — that are printed on the underside of every gadget — utilizing the above hyperlinks to make certain. Anker says the difficulty applies solely to a small variety of gadgets manufactured between March and April of 2023. Additionally affected is a office conferencing gadget, the speakerphone, based on a . You probably have certainly one of these gadgets, the corporate advises you instantly cease utilizing it and eliminate it correctly at a facility that takes lithium batteries.