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Summary: Anker's Japan unit to recall mobile batteries, speakers due to fire risks NHK

1. Anker Japan is recalling over 520,000 mobile batteries and three types of speakers due to potential fire risks caused by foreign particles in the lithium-ion batteries.
2. Users are advised to check their products' serial numbers on Anker Japan's website to see if they are affected by the recall.
3. The Japanese economy and industry ministry has reported 41 serious cases of Anker products catching fire since last year, with over a million units subject to recalls since 2019. The ministry is urging Anker to check all products sold in Japan that use lithium-ion batteries.
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Anker Japan recalls over 520,000 mobile batteries and three types of speakers due to fire risks from lithium-ion battery foreign particles. Serious fires reported since last year total 41, with over a million units recalled since 2019. Affected users should check product serial numbers on the
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Category ID: listed_summary

URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251022_15/#summary

Date: Oct. 22, 2025

Notes: 2025-10-22

Created: 2025/10/23 01:10

Updated: 2025/12/07 23:43

Last Read: 2025/10/23 08:01