Product safety

Remax and Anker Innovations are recalling over 1.2 million power banks due to a safety issue stemming from foreign metal particles in batteries, which can cause overheating and combustion. A key supplier, Amprius (Wuxi), had its 74 certifications revoked after investigations revealed unauthorized raw material substitutions, leading to the sealing of its lithium battery products. This highlights critical supply chain vulnerabilities.

Anker Innovations is recalling several power bank models (A1642, A1647, A1652, A1680, A1681, A1689, A1257) due to a potential fire hazard. Inspections revealed unauthorized material alterations in battery cells from an external vendor, potentially leading to overheating and combustion. The company has removed affected products from e-commerce platforms and ended its relationship with the supplier. This recall highlights the importance of product safety for the popular brand with a global presence.