Anker recalls over 1 million PowerCore 10000 power banks: Here's why and what customers should do now
Mobile charging accessories manufacturer Anker has recalled over 1.1 million units of its PowerCore 10000 power bank after receiving 19 reports of fires and explosions linked to the device.
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The recall, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), affects units sold between June 2016 and December 2022 under the model number A1263. The affected PowerCore 10000 units were sold online through Anker's official website, Amazon, Newegg, and eBay between June 2016 and December 2022. The company has urged the consumers who own the PowerCore 10000 (Model A1263) to using it immediately.
Here's why company is recalling Anker PowerCore 10000 power banks
According to the CPSC alert released on June 12, 2025, Anker has received 19 reports of fires and explosions involving the PowerCore 10000 (Model A1263).
These incidents include two reports of minor burn injuries that did not require medical attention, and 11 reports of property damage totaling over $60,700. The core issue is identified as an overheating lithium-ion battery within the power bank, which can lead to melting plastic components, smoke, and fire.
How to check if your power bank is affected
Check the bottom of your power bank for "Anker PowerCore 10000" and the model number "A1263." A serial number ("SN") is also present near the model number.
Consumers should visit Anker's dedicated product recall page (www.anker.com/product-recalls) to verify if their unit is part of the recall using its serial number.
Anker is offering affected customers either a free replacement power bank (Model A1388) or a $30 gift card for use on Anker.com.
To receive a replacement or gift card, consumers will be required to submit a photo of their recalled power bank. This photo must clearly show the model number, serial number, the consumer's name, the date of the photograph, and the word "recalled" written in permanent marker on the device.
How customers should dispose the affected Anker PowerCore 10000 power bank
The CPSC and Anker emphasise that these lithium-ion batteries should
not
be thrown in regular trash, standard recycling bins, or used battery recycling boxes found at retail stores, due to the inherent fire risk.
Consumers should contact their municipal household hazardous waste (HHW) collection center for guidance on proper disposal.
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