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More than 11.5 lakh anchor’s power banks have been recalled in the US. According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the lithium-ion battery of these power banks may be more hot, causing fire and burning at risk.
Avoid this power bank, fire 19 times
Highlights
- 11.5 lakh power banks were recalled in America.
- There is a danger of fire and blast in these power banks.
- Customers were advised to stop using immediately.
New Delhi. In the US, more than 11.5 lakh power banks have been announced (recall). Some people who used these power banks complained of fire and blast. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has given this information.
Complaint of fire or blast in 19 cases
According to CPSC, so far 19 cases have been reported in 19 cases, out of which 2 people scorched marginally and in 11 cases about $ 60,700 (about Rs 50 lakh) lost assets. These power banks were sold for about $ 27 between June 2016 and December 2022 on Amazon, Anker’s website, eBay and Newegg.
Customers have been advised to stop using this power bank immediately and go to the anchor’s website and register for free replacement. However, the company is recalling the unit sold in America only with eligible serial number. To check if your power bank is also involved in recall, you will have to visit the anchor’s website.
How to dispose of customer affected power bank?
The CPSC and the anchor have emphasized that neither throw such a power bank in the dustbin nor put it in the normal recycling, as it can catch the fire.
After starting a career with print media, he has been working as Senior Copy Editor in News18Hindi for the last 5 years. Business news team has been part of the team for almost 2 years. He has a decade experience in journalism. ,Read more
After starting a career with print media, he has been working as Senior Copy Editor in News18Hindi for the last 5 years. Business news team has been part of the team for almost 2 years. He has a decade experience in journalism. , Read more
