March 5, 2026 — A recent incident report details a concerning event involving an Anker MagGo Power Bank, Model A1652J11, which reportedly experienced spontaneous thermal runaway and combustion while stored unplugged in a desk drawer. The incident resulted in significant fire damage to property.
Product Details
Incident Overview
On February 16, 2026, an incident was reported concerning an Anker MagGo Power Bank, Model A1652J11. The device, purchased on January 7, 2025, from Best Buy in Portland, ME, was reportedly stored unplugged in a desk drawer when it spontaneously ignited. The event, described as “thermal runaway/combustion,” led to fire damage affecting a desk valued at $2,145. The report indicates the device was not in use or charging at the time of the incident, raising significant safety questions about the product’s stability.
Safety Concerns
This incident highlights serious potential safety concerns associated with portable power banks, particularly those utilizing lithium-ion battery technology.
- Immediate Dangers: The primary immediate danger is fire. Spontaneous combustion can lead to rapid fire spread, posing a direct threat to occupants and surrounding property. Smoke inhalation is also a significant risk in such fire events.
- Long-Term Risks: Even when not actively charging or in use, defective lithium-ion batteries can harbor latent defects that lead to thermal runaway. The risk of fire persists as long as the product contains a charged battery, potentially causing fires in homes, offices, or vehicles where these devices are stored.
- Who Might Be Affected: Anyone owning or in proximity to this specific model of power bank, or similar devices, could be at risk. This includes individuals, families, and businesses that use these portable chargers. Children or vulnerable adults who might not recognize the signs of an impending thermal event are particularly at risk.
- Property Damage Potential: As demonstrated by the reported incident, thermal runaway and combustion can cause substantial property damage, ranging from localized scorches to widespread fire damage, affecting furniture, electronics, and structural components of a building. The reported incident caused over $2,000 in damage to a desk alone.
What Consumers Should Do
If you own an Anker MagGo Power Bank, Model A1652J11, or any similar portable power bank, please take the following precautions:
- Immediate Steps: If you notice any signs of overheating, swelling, unusual odors, or smoke coming from your power bank, immediately and safely move it to a non-flammable surface, away from anything combustible, and ideally outdoors if safe to do so. Do not attempt to extinguish a lithium-ion battery fire with water; use a Class D fire extinguisher or sand.
- Check Your Product: Verify if you own the Anker MagGo Power Bank, Model A1652J11. The model number is typically found on a label on the device itself.
- Prevention Measures:
- Avoid storing power banks in enclosed spaces like desk drawers, especially if they are not well-ventilated.
- Do not leave power banks charging unattended, particularly overnight.
- Stop using the device immediately if it shows any signs of damage, swelling, or unusual heat.
- Charge devices on hard, non-flammable surfaces, away from bedding, curtains, or other combustible materials.
- Avoid exposing power banks to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, or physical impact.
- Reporting Procedures: If you experience any incident involving this or another consumer product, report it immediately to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) at www.cpsc.gov. Your report helps identify hazardous products and protect other consumers.
Manufacturer’s Response
No manufacturer response has been provided in the incident report.
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Note: This information is based on incident reports provided by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. If you find information that is incorrect, please contact us immediately so we can correct the post to reflect accurate information.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this post is not intended to be legal or medical advice. This article is based on publicly available incident reports. The incidents mentioned have not necessarily been independently verified or adjudicated.