Vendor petitions for elimination of Anker power banks from marketplace
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Hey there! Let's dive into the latest scoop about the Anker power bank recall.
Weblink International Inc, the Taiwanese distributor of the A1257 power bank model recalled last week by Anker Innovations Co, has taken swift action to ensure customer safety. They've been in touch with all their retailers and requested the removal of the A1257 model from the shelves.
Why the fuss, you ask? Well, this model falls under the seven recalled power bank models announced by Anker due to overheating concerns and potential fire hazards. Now, you might be thinking, "Isn't the A1257 model the only one that's an issue here in Taiwan?"—and you're right! Anker's local operations have confirmed that it's only the A1257 model (10,000mAh, 22.5W) that's causing a stir in the local market.
It's important to note that this recall isn't affecting unlicensed or unauthorized retailers selling Anker power banks as gray market goods, according to Weblink.
Anker Innovations Co has taken responsibility for the matter and has submitted the model to the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection for further examination and analysis.
It's worth mentioning that another distributor of Anker products in Taiwan, Chicony Electronics Co, has stated that they haven't imported any of the seven recalled power bank models.
So, what's the big deal with these power banks? Well, Anker announced a global recall of 712,964 power banks from all markets due to incidents linked to fire hazards. The affected models are from the A1642, A1647, A1652, A1680, A1681, A1689, and A1257 series.
In the US, the Consumer Product Safety Commission has requested the recall of 1.158 million power banks from Anker's A1263 series. The Commission states that Anker received 19 reports of the power banks causing fires or explosions. Out of these incidents, two resulted in minor injuries that didn't require medical attention, while 11 were cases of property damage totaling US$60,000.
In a nutshell, only the A1257 model is causing a stir in Taiwan, with a little over 5,500 units being sold locally. Weblink, the official distributor of Anker power banks in Taiwan, is playing its part by removing these units from shelves in compliance with the recall. Anker Taiwan, too, has ceased sales of the A1257 model on their online platform, demonstrating their commitment to the global recall effort initiated by Anker Innovations Co due to safety concerns related to battery cell issues supplied by an unauthorized source. Stay safe and keep those power banks cool, folks!
Gadget enthusiasts should be aware that the A1257 power bank model from Anker, a popular brand for smartphones and other devices, has been recalled due to overheating concerns and potential fire hazards. This model, despite being the only problematic one in Taiwan, is part of a larger global recall affecting 712,964 power banks from Anker due to incidents linked to fire hazards.
