Anker recalls speakers due to fire hazard

(CNN) – Anker has recalled nearly 70,000 lithium-ion battery-powered Bluetooth speakers due to a fire hazard.

The speakers were sold exclusively on Amazon in 2023.

The recall covers lithium-ion battery packs in certain models of Anker Sound-Core Bluetooth speakers.

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the lithium-ion batteries in the speakers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Consumers should dispose of recalled lithium-ion batteries in accordance with local and state ordinances.

They shouldn’t be thrown in the trash or in used battery recycling boxes.

Anker will provide a free replacement speaker.

The firm received 33 reports of incidents involving the lithium-ion batteries in the speakers overheating.

There was one report of a minor burn injury in connection with an overheating unit.