Anker Recalls Over 1 Million Chargers Amid Fire Hazards

Multiple urgent recalls have been issued for popular portable phone chargers due to fire hazards caused by defective lithium-ion batteries. Anker has recalled over one million PowerCore 10000 and several other models, citing 19 reports of fires and explosions, with instructions for customers to stop using the devices and request replacements after verifying serial numbers. Similarly, Baseus recalled more than 55,000 of its 65W 30000mAh Portable Chargers following 72 incidents of battery bulging and four fire reports, urging consumers to immediately discontinue use and apply for free replacements. Additionally, Health Canada recalled thousands of Yamaha PA-300C AC Power Adaptors due to abnormal heat generation that can cause melting and fires. A recent fire in Mandaue City, Philippines, believed to have been caused by an overheated cellphone charger, destroyed at least 50 homes and displaced 227 people, highlighting the real-world dangers of such malfunctions. Authorities continue to warn consumers to avoid discarding these products in regular waste and instead use designated facilities for lithium battery disposal.