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Fantasia Trading recalls Anker Power Banks

The power banks' lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard

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Fantasia Trading of Ontario, Calif., is recalling about 42,600 Anker 535 Power Banks (PowerCore 20k).

The lithium-ion batteries in the power banks can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

The firm has received ten reports of incidents involving overheating, including one report of minor injuries.

This recall involves Anker 535 Mobile Power Banks (PowerCore 20k), model number A1366.

The power bank can be used to charge multiple devices from laptops, tablets or phones with a 30W maximum output, and comes with two USB cables and in a variety of colors.

The power bank measures about three inches wide, six inches long and one inch deep.

Anker is engraved on the front and the model number A1366 is on the back of the power bank.

The power banks, manufactured in China, were sold at Target stores nationwide and online at Anker.com, Amazon.com and eBay.com from October 2022, through January 2023, for about $70.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power banks and contact Fantasia Trading to receive a full refund as well as instructions for properly disposing of lithium-ion batteries according to local and state regulations.

Fantasia Trading and its retailers are notifying all known purchasers directly.

Consumers may contact Fantasia Trading at (800) 988-7973 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (PT) Monday through Friday, by email at support@anker.com or online at www.anker.com/a1366-recall for more information.

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