Over One Million Anker Power Banks Recalled Over Fire and Burn Hazard

Product Recalls - June 24, 2025

Lithium-Ion Battery in Anker Power Banks May Overheat and Catch Fire

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (June 20, 2025) – Over one million Anker power banks have been recalled because they can pose a serious fire and burn hazard for users.

The recall was issued on June 12, 2025. Roughly 1,158,000 units were sold prior to the recall.

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the lithium-ion battery in the power banks may inadvertently overheat and create a serious fire hazard. The firm has received 19 reports of fires and explosions involving the Anker power banks.

The Anker power banks were sold at numerous retailers, including Amazon, Newegg, and eBay. Affected units were initially manufactured in China.

Liability for Injuries Caused by Power Banks

There are literally billions of products that contain lithium-ion batteries. These devices are mostly safe. But lithium-ion batteries can be dangerous in a variety of settings. According to the National Fire Protection Association, “Lithium-ion batteries are increasingly found in devices and systems that the public and first responders use or interact with daily. While these batteries provide an effective and efficient source of power, the likelihood of them overheating, catching on fire, and even leading to explosions increases when they are damaged or improperly used, charged, or stored.” Product manufacturers should take several actions to prevent fires.

• Manufacturers should include circuitry that monitors voltage, current, and temperature.
• Manufacturers should include heat sinks and insulation to prevent devices from overheating.
• Manufacturers should implement strict quality control measures to prevent contamination or assembly defects.
• Manufacturers should thoroughly test their devices to identify potential safety concerns.

Companies that create consumer electronics have an obligation to ensure that those products are reasonably safe. They must adhere to all safety regulations for products with lithium-ion batteries. It is well known that lithium-ion batteries may potentially pose a fire hazard if certain safety standards are not met. If a company chooses to ignore key safety features with their device and this leads to injuries, they could be held liable through a strict product liability claim.

There have been a number of lawsuits related to people injured by devices with lithium-ion batteries that caught fire. In particular, many people have been injured by batteries in vape pens. One man sustained serious jaw fractures and burns after the battery in his vape pen exploded. Attorneys for the plaintiff argued that the battery was mislabeled. It was labeled as being rated for 38 amps when it was actually rated for only 10 amps. It is essential that certain steps are taken after any injury involving a consumer product.

• Victims should seek medical treatments as early as possible.
• The product that caused the injury should be stored in a safe location where it is not likely to cause further harm.
• It should be determined if the product involved was on any recall lists.
• An experienced product liability attorney should be contacted.

It can be difficult to know what to do after being injured by a consumer product. These incidents may result in high medical bills and require that victims take time away from work. Unlike car accidents, it’s not immediately obvious that there may be another party at fault. Accident victims should understand that they may have legal recourse if they’re injured by an unsafe product. They’re able to seek some measure of accountability through a product liability claim.

Getting Legal Help for Injuries Caused by Anker Power Banks

We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates extend our best wishes to all of the people who have been impacted by Anker power banks. It is deeply concerning that so many of these devices were distributed before they were finally recalled. Online retailers and physical stores need to do more to ensure that the products that they sell are not dangerous.

Have you or someone that you care about been injured by an Anker power bank? You may have legal recourse. Our team of personal injury attorneys is here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims get the support that they need to fully recover and that manufacturers are held accountable for their negligence. Whether you just have legal questions or are wondering how an attorney may be able to help with your particular situation, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (312) 564-4256.