Safety warning 7 December 2023

Anker Detachable Battery for EverFrost Powered Cooler

Yes – there is an official safety warning for this
Photo of Anker Detachable Battery for EverFrost Powered Cooler
Photo: official notice
Affected
A black and blue detachable lithium-ion battery designed for use with Anker EverFrost Powered Coolers.
The problem
Due to a manufacturing fault, the detachable batteries have the potential to overheat, melt, smoke and may pose a fire hazard.
What to do
Warning consumers of the risks. Modification programme.
Source: Office for Product Safety and Standards Official notice ↗

Product information

Type Electrical appliances and equipment – Detachable battery to power cooler
Brand Anker
Product code 22D51
Affected products Anker EverFrost 30 Powered Cooler (A17A0), Anker EverFrost 40 Powered Cooler (A17A1), Anker EverFrost 50 Powered Cooler (A17A2), Anker Detachable Battery for Powered Cooler (A17B0)
Country of Origin China
Product description A black and blue detachable lithium-ion battery designed for use with Anker EverFrost Powered Coolers.
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

Due to a manufacturing fault, the detachable batteries have the potential to overheat, melt, smoke and may pose a fire hazard. Anker Innovations have initiated a replacement programme for their ‘22D51’ batch of detachable batteries.

The affected batch of the product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Corrective action

Warning consumers of the risks. Modification programme.

Anker Innovations have initiated a replacement programme. For further information, please access the Anker site here: https://www.anker.com/uk/anker-solix/cooler-battery-replacement-pps

Additional information

PSD case number: 2311-0011

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Can I get a refund?

In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.

Updated 7 December 2023. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.

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