Certain Anker and Soundcore products are being recalled due to a manufacturing defect that could cause fires. Anker has issued a recall for its (PowerCore 5K, A1112) this week, stating: “The lithium-ion battery in affected external batteries may overheat, potentially causing melting of plastic components, smoke and fire hazards. » Its audio brand, Soundcore, issued a recall for its also in black.
The company has apparently started notifying who may own one of the affected devices via email, but you can check the serial numbers – which are printed on the bottom of each device – using the links above to be sure. Anker says the issue only applies to a small number of devices manufactured between March and April 2023. A workplace conferencing device is also affected, the loudspeaker, according to a . If you own one of these devices, the company advises you to immediately stop using it and properly dispose of it at a facility that accepts lithium batteries.