Fire hazard power bank recalled in Mississauga, Brampton, Hamilton and across Ontario
Published February 24, 2023 at 12:27 pm
A mobile charging power bank has been recalled in Mississauga, Brampton, Hamilton and across Ontario due to a fire hazard.
Health Canada has issued a recall for the Anker 535 Power Bank PowerCore 20k (model A1366) portable electronic charger. The device is compatible with a variety of electronics and was sold in Canada exclusively through Amazon.ca.
A small number of the PowerCore 20k power banks can overheat and pose a fire hazard, Health Canada said.
“Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Anker 535 Power Bank and contact Anker customer support for a refund,”
Health Canada said.
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As of Feb. 13, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.
For more information on returning the recalled power bank consumers can contact Anker by telephone at 1 800-988-7973 or by email at [email protected].
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