Another Anker product is being recalled

Anker A1647 power bank
Pictured: Anker A1647 power bank
// Anker is at it again (derogatory)
Fergus Halliday
Oct 03, 2024
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If you own an Anker power bank that looks like the one above, you may want to check its series number.

Product Safety Australia issued a formal recall for Anker A1647 power bank earlier this week, warning that "the battery in the power bank can overheat and catch fire" and adding that two overseas incidents have caused injuries and property damage.

"There is a risk of a serious injury and/or property damage if the power bank overheats and catches fire," the regulator warned.

The move follows a similar recall for Anker's Soundcore A3102 earlier this year. However, that speaker was a relatively older model while the Anke A1647 was introduced last year.

If you're the proud owner of an Anker power bank and unsure if you're affected, then it might be worth checking the serial number to make sure it isn't one of the following:

  • AHJ67T1D50600675
  • AHJ4KR1D51304904
  • AHJ4KQ1E08203097
  • AHJ4KR1D5130476
  • AHJ4KR1D51304896
  • AHJ4KR1D51304920
  • AHJ4KQ1E08203968
  • AHJ4KQ1E08203643
  • AHJ4KQ1E08202143
  • AHJ4KQ1E08200800
  • AHJ4KQ1E08203354
  • AHJ4KQ1E08203746

If it does,Product Safety Australia recommends you stop using your power bank immediately and get in contact with your local e-waste collection service to safely dispose of it.

Once you've done that, you can get in contact with Anker if you'd like a replacement. Just remember that you'll need to provide both proof of purchase and confirmation that your faulty unit has been disposed of.

Fergus Halliday
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Fergus Halliday is a journalist and editor for Reviews.org. He’s written about technology, telecommunications, gaming and more for over a decade. He got his start writing in high school and began his full-time career as the Editor of PC World Australia. Fergus has made the MCV 30 Under 30 list, been a finalist for seven categories at the IT Journalism Awards and won Most Controversial Writer at the 2022 Consensus Awards. He has been published in Gizmodo, Kotaku, GamesHub, Press Start, Screen Rant, Superjump, Nestegg and more.

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