Recalls exceed 500k units, including Anker power banks and foods

Target shoppers and others who purchased certain electronics and food items nationwide have been advised this month to stop using three products after manufacturers and federal agencies announced separate recalls covering more than half a million units. The largest recall affects roughly 481,000 Anker power banks sold between August 2023 and June 2025 at Target, Best Buy and through multiple online retailers, after reports of fires and explosions linked to the devices, officials said.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said the recalled portable chargers, which carry model numbers A1647, A1652, A1257, A1681 and A1689, contain lithium ion batteries that can overheat and pose fire and burn hazards. Anker Innovations reported receiving 33 incident reports, including 33 fires or explosions, four minor burn injuries and one report of substantial property damage. Consumers are being told to stop using the devices immediately and to contact Anker for a full refund. The company is asking customers to submit a photograph of the power bank showing the model number, serial number, their name, the date and the word recalled written on the device in permanent marker; Anker will...