Fujifilm has recommended Anker PowerCore PD power banks since the Fujifilm X-T3, but the Anker PowerCore Speed 20000 PD and PowerCore+26800 PD have been discontinued, so some Fujifilm photographers have likely purchased power banks like the Anker PowerCore 10000 A1263, which is currently being recalled for “The lithium-ion battery in the power bank can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.”
You can submit your claim for the recall here, or if you can’t wait, Amazon has many Anker Powercore products with same-day and next-day delivery.
Recall Details
Description:
This recall involves Anker PowerCore 10000 power banks with model number A1263. The brand name “Anker” is engraved on the front of the product. The model number “A1263” and serial number “SN” are printed on the bottom. Only model number A1263 power banks sold in the U.S. with qualifying serial numbers are included in the recall. Consumers should check their serial number at https://www.anker.com/product-recalls to determine whether their power bank is included in the recall.
Note: Do not throw this recalled lithium-ion battery or device in the trash, in the general recycling stream (e.g., street-level or curbside recycling bins), or in used battery recycling boxes found at various retail and home improvement stores. Recalled lithium-ion batteries must be disposed of differently than other batteries, because they present a greater risk of fire. Your municipal household hazardous waste (HHW) collection center may accept this recalled lithium-ion battery or device for disposal. Before taking your battery or device to a HHW collection center, contact it ahead of time and ask whether it accepts recalled lithium-ion batteries. If it does not, contact your municipality for further guidance.
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power banks and contact Anker Innovations for instructions on receiving a free replacement power bank. Visit https://www.anker.com/product-recalls to register for the recall. To receive a replacement, consumers will be required to submit a photo of their recalled power bank showing the model number, serial number, their name, the date of the photograph, and the word “recalled” written on the power bank in permanent marker. A purchase receipt will be requested but will not be required to participate in the recall. Consumers will also be required to confirm disposal of the power bank in accordance with applicable laws and regulations before receiving a replacement.
Incidents/Injuries:
Anker has received 19 reports of fires and explosions. This includes two reports of minor burn injuries not requiring medical attention and 11 reports of property damage totaling over $60,700.
Sold At:
Online at Anker, Amazon, Newegg and Ebay from June 2016 through December 2022 for about $27.
Manufacturer(s):
Anker Innovations Limited, of China
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
25-338
