Key Facts
• Anker Japan products reported multiple defects, prompting expanded recall efforts.
• On October 21, 2025, Anker recalled 410,000 mobile batteries and 110,000 speakers.
• 41 major incidents, including fires, were reported due to product malfunctions.
• Manufacturing defects may involve foreign material contamination during production.
• Prior recalls included 500,000 mobile batteries, bringing the total to 1 million units.
• Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry demanded inspections of all Anker products.
• Anker is revising its manufacturing oversight and tightening quality control standards.
Summary
Anker Japan, a major Chinese mobile battery manufacturer, is facing significant product recalls due to safety concerns. On October 21, 2025, the company announced the recall of 410,000 mobile batteries and 110,000 lithium-ion battery-powered speakers sold since December 2022. This follows reports of 41 serious incidents, including fires, linked to these products. The defects are suspected to stem from foreign material contamination during manufacturing. Combined with previous recalls of 500,000 units, the total number of affected products has reached 1 million. In response, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry has called for a comprehensive inspection of all Anker products sold domestically. Anker has pledged to improve its manufacturing oversight and enforce stricter quality and testing standards.
