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.
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.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power banks and contact Anker Innovations for instructions on receiving a free replacement power bank.
The Anker PowerCore 10000 power banks, model number A1263, are the subject of this recall. The product’s front is engraved with the brand name “Anker.”. The bottom bears the serial number “SN” and model number “A1263. In the United States, only power banks with model number A1263 are available. S. . that are covered by the recall include qualifying serial numbers. To find out if their power bank is covered by the recall, consumers should visit https://www.dotanker.com/product-recalls and look up their serial number.
Please do not dispose of this recalled lithium-ion battery or device in the regular recycling stream (e.g., the trash). 3. curbside or street-level recycling bins), or in used battery recycling boxes that can be purchased at a number of home improvement and retail establishments. Because they are more likely to catch fire, recalled lithium-ion batteries need to be disposed of differently than regular batteries. You can dispose of this recalled lithium-ion battery or device at your local household hazardous waste (HHW) collection center. Ask the HHW collection center if it accepts recalled lithium-ion batteries before bringing your battery or device there. If not, get in touch with your municipality for more advice.
Customers should stop using the recalled power banks right away and get in touch with Anker Innovations to find out how to get a free replacement. To sign up for the recall, go to https://www.dotanker.com/product-recalls. Customers who wish to obtain a replacement must provide a picture of their recalled power bank that includes the model and serial numbers, their name, the date of the photo, and the word “recalled” permanently inscribed on the device. To take part in the recall, a purchase receipt will be asked for, but it is not necessary. Before obtaining a replacement, customers will also need to verify that the power bank was disposed of in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
Concerning the U. S. . The CPSC.
The U. S. . The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is tasked with safeguarding the general public against the irrational risk of harm that comes with using thousands of different kinds of consumer goods. Every year, incidents involving consumer products cost the country more than $1 trillion in lost lives, injuries, and property damage. The CPSC has been working to guarantee consumer product safety since its founding more than 50 years ago, and this has helped to reduce the number of injuries linked to these products.
Selling goods that are the subject of a voluntary recall conducted in consultation with the CPSC or a recall ordered by the Commission is illegal under federal law.
