Airlines are increasingly implementing restrictions or outright bans on carrying power banks during flights due to safety concerns. These small, portable battery packs, once vital for travellers ...
Power banks are the unsung heroes of modern travel and quietly keep our phones alive through airport purgatory, train delays or sketchy hotel outlets. But they’re also potentially quite dangerous if ...
Anker recalled over 1 million PowerCore 10000 power banks (model A1263) due to fire and burn hazards. The recalled power banks were sold online at various retailers, including Amazon and eBay, between ...
If you're a frequent flyer who often forgets to charge your devices before a flight and has relied on your trusty power bank, your convenience may soon be a thing of the past. The FAA has long had ...
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 ...
Chinese device maker iWalk has recalled 27,500 portable power banks because they may overheat and ignite. The iWalk Magnetic Wireless Power Banks, sold on Amazon.com, iWalkMall.com, and other ...
There's a lot to love about the conventional lithium-ion batteries we use in our gadgets and electric cars, but they still pose a fire hazard because of the flammable liquid electrolyte inside.