Urgent recall! This popular charger could catch fire without warning
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They’re small, handy, and most of us wouldn’t think twice about tossing one into a handbag or glovebox.
But a popular tech accessory has just been pulled from shelves over alarming safety concerns.
Here’s what you need to know before charging up again.
Consumers were urged to stop using a range of popular power banks immediately, following growing fears that the devices could overheat and catch fire—posing a serious risk to safety.
The warning came after multiple incidents overseas where the power banks ignited unexpectedly, causing property damage and raising the alarm among authorities.
Although no local incidents had yet been confirmed, the danger was deemed significant enough for the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to issue an urgent recall.
The product safety watchdog advised that the risk of serious burn injuries was high if the devices continued to be used.
The recall applied to four models of Anker-branded power banks, sold across a wide range of online platforms including Amazon, eBay and Anker’s official website.
These portable charging devices had been available throughout Australia—and internationally—for more than a year, with sales spanning from 1 December 2023 to 13 June 2025.
Globally, more than one million units had already been pulled from circulation as part of the recall effort.
The affected power banks are:
These devices came in a variety of colours—black, white, lime green, pastel pink, purple and baby blue—making them a popular choice for consumers seeking both function and style.
In light of the risk, the ACCC advised anyone who had purchased one of the recalled models to stop using it immediately.
To help consumers identify whether their device was affected, Anker provided a serial number checker on its website.
If the unit was part of the recall, users could register for a replacement. The faulty power banks would then need to be disposed of safely to prevent any further risk.
Further details about the specific products involved in the recall were made available via the federal government’s product safety website.
You might recall another recent recall involving a compact charger that also presented serious overheating risks—and sparked a similarly urgent alert. Head over to the next article for a deeper look at how a once-reliable power bank turned into a safety hazard under the radar.
Read more: Favourite tech gadget puts users at risk in shocking recall over burn and death fears
With so many everyday devices now coming with hidden risks, it’s no wonder people are becoming more cautious about what they plug in.
Have you ever had a trusted product suddenly turn out to be unsafe?
But a popular tech accessory has just been pulled from shelves over alarming safety concerns.
Here’s what you need to know before charging up again.
Consumers were urged to stop using a range of popular power banks immediately, following growing fears that the devices could overheat and catch fire—posing a serious risk to safety.
The warning came after multiple incidents overseas where the power banks ignited unexpectedly, causing property damage and raising the alarm among authorities.
Although no local incidents had yet been confirmed, the danger was deemed significant enough for the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to issue an urgent recall.
Power banks recalled over fire risk fears. Image source: Pexels/Lukas
The product safety watchdog advised that the risk of serious burn injuries was high if the devices continued to be used.
The recall applied to four models of Anker-branded power banks, sold across a wide range of online platforms including Amazon, eBay and Anker’s official website.
These portable charging devices had been available throughout Australia—and internationally—for more than a year, with sales spanning from 1 December 2023 to 13 June 2025.
Globally, more than one million units had already been pulled from circulation as part of the recall effort.
The affected power banks are:
- Anker Power Bank (10K, 22.5W)
- Anker Power Bank (20,000mAh, 22.5W, built-in USB-C cable)
- Anker Zolo Power Bank (20K, 30W, built-in USB-C and Lightning cable)
- Anker Zolo Power Bank (20K, 30W, built-in USB-C cable)
These devices came in a variety of colours—black, white, lime green, pastel pink, purple and baby blue—making them a popular choice for consumers seeking both function and style.
In light of the risk, the ACCC advised anyone who had purchased one of the recalled models to stop using it immediately.
To help consumers identify whether their device was affected, Anker provided a serial number checker on its website.
If the unit was part of the recall, users could register for a replacement. The faulty power banks would then need to be disposed of safely to prevent any further risk.
Further details about the specific products involved in the recall were made available via the federal government’s product safety website.
You might recall another recent recall involving a compact charger that also presented serious overheating risks—and sparked a similarly urgent alert. Head over to the next article for a deeper look at how a once-reliable power bank turned into a safety hazard under the radar.
Read more: Favourite tech gadget puts users at risk in shocking recall over burn and death fears
With so many everyday devices now coming with hidden risks, it’s no wonder people are becoming more cautious about what they plug in.
Have you ever had a trusted product suddenly turn out to be unsafe?
