The Electronics manufacturer Anker announced an official Anker PowerCore 10000 Banks with the model number A1263 on June 12. The company received 19 reports from portable loaders who catch fire and explode.
The consumer product security commission reports that more than 1.1 million of the products sold in the United States are affected by retirement. The company plans to replace load devices, but customers must present photographic property evidence and also demonstrate that they have eliminated PowerCore devices.
The PowerCore, made in China, is now one of the four current withdrawals of the Energy Bank that have anchor leg problems. The others include the 334 Maggo 10K battery, Energy Bank 321 (5K) and 535 Power Bank (20K). Other Anker models, including two or the best CNET selections for portable loaders: retirement not affected by retirement.
Airlines have tasks note of portable battery risks. Recently, Southwest Airlines changed its charging devices inside handbags. Some international airlines have also begun to limit the types of lithium loaders that flyers can bring to airplanes due to overheating risks.
How to verify if your anchor has been withdrawn
Anker says that the affected products are the A1263 model of the PowerCore 10000 Power Bank that were bought between 2016 and December 31, 2022.
Customers can verify their serial number on a Provid website by Anchor. The serial number is at the bottom of the device.
IN ENTERting The Number, Anker Advisles, “Pay Attention to the Letters and Numbers in the Serial Number:” 1 “,” L “,” I “,” 2 “and” Z “. PLEAS “” Number and target “” Number and target “” Number and Taring “” Number and target ‘”Number and the” “” “” Number number.
What to do if your anchor is remembering the bone
In addition to instructing customers to stop using the chargers immediately, the CPSC and Anker registered the requirements to receive a replacement PowerCore device.
They include:
- Send a photo of the recovered device shows the model number, the serial number, the consumer name, the photo date and the word “remembered” written on the permanent marker on the device. The information that is not on the device can be on a sheet of paper next to the device in the photo.
- Sending a purchase receipt, thought that the CPSC says it is not a requirement for retirement.
- A confirmation of the deletion of the device “in accordance with the laws and application regulations.” Anker advises not to get rid of the device until he receives confirmation that he is eligible for retirement.
- Anker: “If the serial number wears out or not seen, communicate with Anchor to obtain guidance.”
- Anker recommends communicating with a local hazardous waste collection center instead of getting rid of it in the trash or through standard recycling services.
- For additional questions, Anchor says that customers can send an email to support@anker.com with “Anchor A1263 withdraw” in the subject line or call 800-988-7973.
Why portable chargers can be a travel danger
The same reasons why portable load banks are so easy to carry are also part of why they can raise a problem. The majority use lithium ion technology, which can be used to make battery -based products light and efficient, but it is also susceptible to overheating or even fires if the batteries are damaged or degraded.
It is no different from the reports a decade ago or cheap batteries in aerodynamics that burn spontaneously. Potthastly, the products were prohibited in airplanes and, in some cases, being sent.
“These products are usually without pretensions, and they are not something that the average consumer believes that it can be potentially dangerous,” said Don Fountain, a lawyer for the first instance and author of defect Safety, a book on consumer security and defective products. Fountain currently represents a case that involves portable batteries that does not involve Anker.
“My firm has handled fires and explosions with lithium batteries in a variety of products, including electrical tools, electronic bicycles, telephones, scooters, toys for children, batteries and others,” said Fountain. “I would warn consumers that do not store or use products in a confined or non -ventilated area that can cause overheating and not leave these products plugged into domestic electrical systems for prolonged periods of periods of time, such as during the night or Whoight or when.”
Fountain said that combustion batteries are especially dangerous in cargo wineries or in the cabins of the planes where it can be difficult to turn off a fire.
The lawyer said that in the case of Anker’s retirement, customers do not always maintain their purchase test, they thought it is not necessary in this case. However, he said: “It is unusual that proof of elimination is required for a removal or reimbursement payment.”
“Most people who have had an overheating event or a small fire will simply throw the unit before thinking about contacting the manufacturer for a retirement reimbursement,” Fountain said.
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