Colorado Consumers Urged to Check Portable Chargers as Major Safety Recall Hits Local Retailers
Colorado residents who purchased portable phone chargers between 2016 and 2022 are being urged to check their devices immediately, as U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announces a massive recall affecting over 1.15 million Anker PowerCore units sold through popular retailers serving the Centennial State.
The recall particularly impacts Colorado's large military community and outdoor enthusiasts who rely on portable power banks for emergency preparedness and backcountry adventures. These devices, commonly sold through Amazon and other online retailers, were widely purchased by Springs-area residents for camping trips in the Pike National Forest and emergency car kits during Colorado's unpredictable winter weather.
Local Safety Concerns
19 fires and explosions have been reported nationwide, including two burn injuries and over $60,700 in property damage. For Colorado homeowners, where wildfire risk remains a year-round concern, the threat of faulty lithium-ion batteries poses an additional safety hazard.
"Out of an abundance of caution to ensure the safety of our customers," Anker stated in their announcement regarding the recall of their PowerCore 10000 units, model number A1263.
What Colorado Consumers Need to Know
- Check serial numbers at Anker's website to verify if your unit is affected
- Stop using affected devices immediately
- Units were sold for approximately $27 through major online retailers
- Free replacements are available through Anker
Important for Colorado residents: Local waste management officials remind consumers that these batteries require special disposal procedures. Do not dispose of recalled units in regular trash or recycling bins, as they could pose fire risks to waste management facilities across the Front Range.
Colorado outdoor retailers and emergency preparedness experts recommend consumers inspect all portable charging devices, particularly those used in emergency kits for mountain adventures or winter driving. According to the National Fire Protection Association, users should immediately discontinue use if they notice unusual odors, heat, shape changes, leaking, or strange noises from any lithium-ion powered device.
Colorado Springs and Denver metro residents seeking replacement units must photograph their recalled power bank showing the model number, serial number, and write "recalled" along with their name and date before submitting for a replacement through Anker's official channels.
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