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PSA: Stop Using These Fire-Prone Anker Power Banks Right Now (gizmodo.com)
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I have a bunch of Ankers, and of course at least one of them was part of this.

Edit/Clarification: Only certain serial numbers are affected. If your model is listed in this, you'll need to enter its serial number in the recall form to see if that specific unit is affected.

Models:

  • Anker Power Bank (10K, 22.5W) — Model A1257
  • Anker Power Bank (20,000mAh, 22.5W, Built-In USB-C Cable) — Model A1647
  • Anker MagGo Power Bank (10,000mAh, 7.5W) — Model A1652
  • Anker Zolo Power Bank (20K, 30W, Built-In USB-C and Lightning Cable) — Model A1681
  • Anker Zolo Power Bank (20K, 30W, Built-In USB-C Cable) — Model A1689
  • Anker PowerCore 10000 Power Bank — Model A1263

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[–] 37 points 1 year ago (8 children)

Ahh, the sensationalist headlines. "STOP USING THESE NOW OR YOU WILL DIE!"

I'm not calling out you, OP. This is just the nature of journalism now. "OH OH, LOOK AT ME!"

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  • [–] [S] 47 points 1 year ago (3 children)

    I mean...I tend to take potential lithium fires seriously, especially when they're in my everyday carry. Companies don't issue recalls and mass-replace units on a whim.

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  • [–] 8 points 1 year ago* (2 children)

    I'm not saying you shouldn't. I'm just saying that we tend to sensationalize the wording more and more each day. Eventually, there will no longer be words strong enough to get the appropriate attention and people will suffer because of it.

    I'm not faulting Anker. I'm faulting Gizmodo.

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  • [–] 7 points 1 year ago* (1 child)

    I don't care for gizmodo but this headline isn't even clickbait. It says fire prone before the RIGHT NOW1!! What is sensational about not wanting something most people keep in their pocket or on a bag on their hip/side/back to ignite.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago

    Agreed here. Frequently people charge these near where they sleep and the failure mode is... sudden. Couches and beds tend to be really good kindling too.

    Urgency in this case is probably warranted.

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