Anker has issued its second product recall within a month, warning customers to immediately stop using five additional power bank models due to risks of overheating, melting, smoking, or fire.

The voluntary global recall affects multiple Anker power bank models and mirrors safety concerns that prompted the company’s earlier recall of the PowerCore 10000 model A1263 in the United States.

The company announced that it has identified a “potential issue” with lithium-ion batteries provided by one of its suppliers, leading to the expanded recall as a precautionary measure.

“While the likelihood of malfunction is considered minimal, out of an abundance of caution, we have decided to initiate a voluntary global recall of several Anker power bank models,” the company stated.

The recalled devices include the Anker Power Bank models A1257 and A1647, the Anker MagGo Power Bank model A1652, and the Anker Zolo Power Bank models A1681 and A1689.

Customers can identify affected devices by locating the model number printed on the back or side of their power bank.

Anker is offering affected customers in the United States either a free replacement power bank or a gift card for use on the company’s website.

Customers can claim compensation by submitting a recall form on Anker’s website along with a verified product serial number or proof of purchase.

Unlike the earlier A1263 recall, which specified purchase dates between June 2016 and December 2022, Anker has not provided a similar timeline for these five models, many of which are more recent products that were still available for purchase before the announcement.

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission reported receiving 19 reports of fires and explosions related to the earlier A1263 model recall this month.

While it remains unclear whether similar incidents have been reported for the newly recalled power banks, the rapid expansion of the recall and its global scope suggest Anker is taking the safety concerns seriously.

Due to fire risks, Anker emphasises that recalled power banks must be properly disposed of at facilities that accept lithium-ion batteries and should not be placed in general trash, recycling bins, or standard battery collection boxes at retail locations.

The company has notified global regulatory authorities to ensure the recall complies with local safety guidelines and regulations.

The successive recalls highlight ongoing challenges in the portable electronics industry regarding battery safety and quality control in the supply chain, particularly as demand for portable charging devices continues to grow worldwide.