Anker MagGo Power Bank 10K (A1652): known problems
4 sourced reports, with what to check before you buy. Each one links to the page it was reported on.
3 of these reports describe a fire, explosion or shock risk.
Costly or dangerous
Anker officially recalls A1652 MagGo Power Bank due to fire risk from lithium-ion battery defect
Safety risk
This is Anker's official recall page confirming the A1652 is affected by a manufacturing defect in lithium-ion batteries that can cause overheating, melting of plastic components, smoke, and fire. The recall covers units from January 3, 2024 to September 17, 2024, with an expanded recall launched in June 2025.
What to check. If you own an A1652, immediately stop using it, check the serial number on Anker's recall page, and dispose of it at a facility that accepts lithium-ion batteries. Do not throw it in the trash or recycling bins.
CPSC recalls ~481,000 Anker power banks including A1652 after 33 fire/explosion reports
Safety risk
This is the CPSC's official recall notice (Spanish version) dated September 18, 2025, covering approximately 481,000 units across five models including the A1652. The company received 33 reports of fire and explosion incidents, 4 minor burn injuries, and 1 report of significant property damage.
What to check. This is a formal US government recall. If you own an A1652, stop using it immediately, verify the serial number on Anker's recall page, and contact Anker for a full refund or gift card. Do not dispose of it in regular trash or recycling.
Documented fire incident: A1652 caught fire while charging in Japan on April 10, 2026
Safety risk
This is a Japanese news report from Weekly ASCII (May 29, 2026) documenting that Japan's Consumer Affairs Agency reported a fire incident on April 10, 2026 involving the A1652 model. The product caught fire while charging, burning the product and surrounding area. The cause is under investigation.
What to check. This is a documented actual fire incident involving the A1652 model, not just a theoretical risk. The unit was being charged when it caught fire. This underscores the real-world fire risk of this product.
Anker MEA regional recall page confirms A1652 recall with specific model identification details
Anker's Middle East/Africa regional recall page specifically for the A1652 model. Provides detailed instructions on how to identify the affected product by model number and serial number.
What to check. This page provides the specific identification details for the A1652 — check the bottom of the device for 'Anker MagGo Power Bank (10,000mAh, 7.5W)' with model number A1652. The serial number does not contain the letters 'O' or 'I'.
These reports come from the pages linked under each item: owner forums, repair guides and workshops. They are not a diagnosis of any one unit, and a careful check of the one you are buying still applies.
Text from the Kriko Anker power banks catalog, version 0.1.2, under the CC-BY-SA-4.0 license.
