Electronics maker Anker announced an official recall of Anker PowerCore 10000 power banks with the model number A1263 on June 12. The company received 19 reports of the portable chargers catching fire and exploding.

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Which is why keeping a power bank with you to charge your phone when you travel or when you’re away from home for long stretches can be a smart move. If you agree and have a go-to power bank, you’re going to want to pay attention to this news: More than one million Anker PowerCore power banks have been recalled due to potential fire and burn risk.