Anker has recalled six power bank models in June alone due to issues from 'a single vendor.'

I have a bunch of Ankers, and of course at least one of them was part of this.

Edit/Clarification: Only certain serial numbers are affected. If your model is listed in this, you’ll need to enter its serial number in the recall form to see if that specific unit is affected.

Models:

  • Anker Power Bank (10K, 22.5W) — Model A1257
  • Anker Power Bank (20,000mAh, 22.5W, Built-In USB-C Cable) — Model A1647
  • Anker MagGo Power Bank (10,000mAh, 7.5W) — Model A1652
  • Anker Zolo Power Bank (20K, 30W, Built-In USB-C and Lightning Cable) — Model A1681
  • Anker Zolo Power Bank (20K, 30W, Built-In USB-C Cable) — Model A1689
  • Anker PowerCore 10000 Power Bank — Model A1263

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  • Baron von Fajita@infosec.pubEnglish
    4710·
    1か月前

    Ahh, the sensationalist headlines. “STOP USING THESE NOW OR YOU WILL DIE!”

    I’m not calling out you, OP. This is just the nature of journalism now. “OH OH, LOOK AT ME!”

    • Admiral Patrick@dubvee.orgOPEnglish
      47·
      1か月前

      I mean…I tend to take potential lithium fires seriously, especially when they’re in my everyday carry. Companies don’t issue recalls and mass-replace units on a whim.

      • Baron von Fajita@infosec.pubEnglish
        113·
        1か月前

        I’m not saying you shouldn’t. I’m just saying that we tend to sensationalize the wording more and more each day. Eventually, there will no longer be words strong enough to get the appropriate attention and people will suffer because of it.

        I’m not faulting Anker. I’m faulting Gizmodo.

        • HATEFISH@midwest.socialEnglish
          7·
          1か月前

          I don’t care for gizmodo but this headline isn’t even clickbait. It says fire prone before the RIGHT NOW1!! What is sensational about not wanting something most people keep in their pocket or on a bag on their hip/side/back to ignite.

          • Yggstyle@lemmy.worldEnglish
            2·
            1か月前

            Agreed here. Frequently people charge these near where they sleep and the failure mode is… sudden. Couches and beds tend to be really good kindling too.

            Urgency in this case is probably warranted.

    • Screen_Shatter@lemmy.worldEnglish
      9·
      1か月前

      This could literally kill you. You should stop using them immediately. Sensationalist headlines are rapant, but this is a serious problem worth getting attention over.

      • ddh@lemmy.sdf.orgEnglish
        3·
        1か月前

        Yep, I don’t see any problem with the headline. Seems like sensible advice.