The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall this week impacting more than 1.1 million Anker brand power banks. The recall comes as Anker has received 19 reports of fires and explosions caused by the banks.

The issue has caused two minor burn injuries and 11 incidents of property damage totaling more than $60,000. The problem involves the lithium-ion battery in the power bank which can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

The recall involves the Anker PowerCore 10000 power banks, model A1263 which were sold online by Anker, Amazon, Newegg and Ebay from June 2016 through December 2022 for about $27, according to the CPSC. The notice specifies that only the A1263 model is part of the recall.

The model number “A1263” and serial number “SN” are printed on the bottom of the device.

Consumers who own the recalled products are reminded not to throw the device in the trash, but to dispose of it at a local household hazardous waste collection center. Lithium batteries must be disposed of differently than other devices that use batteries.

If you own one of the recalled banks, you can contact Anker directly for instructions on how to receive a free replacement bank.

“To receive a replacement, consumers will be required to submit a photo of their recalled power bank showing the model number, serial number, their name, the date of the photograph, and the word “recalled” written on the power bank in permanent marker,” the recall notice reads. “A purchase receipt will be requested but will not be required to participate in the recall.

“Consumers will also be required to confirm disposal of the power bank in accordance with applicable laws and regulations before receiving a replacement.”

Anker can be reached toll-free at 1-800-988-7973 from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST Monday through Friday, through email at support@anker.com, or online at https://support.anker.com/s/emailcontactus.

For more information, visit the recall website.