CPSC recall 23-147, announced March 9, 2023, covers Fantasia Trading Anker 535 Power Banks (PowerCore 20k) (about 42,000 units). The lithium-ion batteries in the recalled power banks can overheat, posing a fire hazard. The notice cites 10 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power banks and contact Fantasia Trading to receive a full refund as well as instructions for properly disposing of lithium-ion batteries according to local and state regulations. Recall contact: call 800-988-7973, go to www.anker.com, or email support@anker.com.
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Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
This recall involves Anker 535 Mobile Power Banks (PowerCore 20k) with model number A1366.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Anker 535 Mobile Power Banks (PowerCore 20k) with model number A1366. The power bank can be used to charge multiple devices from laptops, tablets or phones with a 30W maximum output. The mobile power bank comes with two USB cables and in a variety of colors. The power bank measures about 3 inches wide, 6 inches long and 1 inch deep. Anker is engraved on the front and the model number A1366 is on the back of the power bank.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- One listed. Yours must match it exactly.
- When sold
- October 2022 through January 2023
- Price paid
- $70
Why it was recalled
The lithium-ion batteries in the recalled power banks can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 10 reports of incidents involving overheating, including one report of minor injuries.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power banks and contact Fantasia Trading to receive a full refund as well as instructions for properly disposing of lithium-ion batteries according to local and state regulations. Fantasia Trading and its retailers are notifying all known purchasers directly.
What to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the one listed in this recall.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call 800-988-7973, go to www.anker.com, or email support@anker.com.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a refund.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Fantasia Trading
- Product type
- Power banks
- Recall number
- 23-147
- Units
- About 42,000 (In addition, about 620 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Target stores nationwide and online at Anker.com, Amazon.com and eBay.com from October 2022 through January 2023 for about $70.
- Importer
- Fantasia Trading LLC, of Ontario, California
This recall in context
Compared with the 34 power bank recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 42,000 units: the 13th-largest of 34 power bank recalls that state a unit count. The median is 20,440 units.
- Hazard
- Fire: named in 33 of 34 power bank recalls, the most common hazard among them.
- Remedy
- Refund: offered in 19 of 34 power bank recalls, the most common remedy.
- Time on sale
- 4 months. Recalled 2 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Fantasia Trading at 800-988-7973 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at support@anker.com or online at online at www.anker.com and click on "Voluntary Recall Information" located at the top of the page or go to www.anker.com/a1366-recall for more information.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
Know someone who has one?
Recalls only work when owners hear about them. Send this notice to family or friends who might own the same product.
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