A Anker announced a recall of one of its accessories, the 535 Power Bank (PowerCore 20K) A1366. According to the company, some units presented a risk of fire due to an overheating problem.
Having affected a small number of users, the battery overheated in some cases and presented a risk of fire. As a result, the company preferred to collect all units in order to ensure the safety of all customers.
Anker is working closely with local government agencies to ensure a process of recall comprehensive and secure.
According to MacRumors, one of the cases may have been what happened in Maryland (United States), when there was a fire in a house last week. The fire would have started in a suitcase in which the accessory, used the previous week, was. There were no other electronic devices in the suitcase that could have started a fire.
The company asks that, if you have purchased a unit, that you stop using the device immediately and dispose of it in a place that accepts lithium batteries. After that, customers can initiate a refund request through the Anker website, being necessary to present the order number, as well as proof of purchase.
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