Urgent recall issued on popular holiday travel gadget sold at Argos, Currys and Amazon due to fire risk
Anker power banks are at risk of catching on fire as their batteries can overheat while in use, the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has warned.
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The gadgets are sold at high street stores including Currys and Argos, as well as on Amazon.
Three models of the Anker power banks have been recalled - A1647, A1681, A1689.
Anyone who owns these products has been told to stop using them immediately.
The products do not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016, it has been warned.
The lithium-ion batteries in the portable chargers can overheat while in use, which can cause smoke, melting or even fire, according to the OPSS.
Addressing the recall, Anker said on its website: "Earlier this year, Anker implemented a series of enhanced quality assurance protocols designed to detect manufacturing issues earlier in the production cycle.
"These safeguards—including expanded component-level audits and supplier testing—helped us identify a potential issue with common, lithium-ion battery cells from a single vendor.
"While the likelihood of malfunction is considered minimal, out of an abundance of caution, we have decided to initiate a voluntary global recall of several Anker power bank models.
"We have formally notified and are coordinating with regulatory authorities in all regions to ensure the recall is conducted in compliance with all applicable local guidelines."
The company has also provided guidance on how to tell if your power bank is included in the recall.
You should firstly check your model number, which you can find on the bottom or side of your power bank.
If it matches one of the recalled models (A1647, A1681, A1689), you can then verify your serial number or submit your proof of purchase using Anker's online form at http://www.anker.com/uk/rc2506-form.
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