The Saudi Ministry of Commerce has recalled "ANKER" portable chargers due to a fire risk.

On September 22, The Saudi Ministry of Commerce announced the recall of portable and magnetic batteries from ANKER products due to the possibility of their temperature rising, which may lead to the risk of a fire. The ministry called for stopping the use of power bank models such as A1642, A1647, A1652 and storing the battery in a safe place, and contacting the company to return the product and refund the purchase amount.

Anker had withdrawn three models of external batteries. It pointed out that the cause of the defect is the malfunction of the lithium-ion batteries used in these portable chargers, as their high temperature leads to melting of plastic parts, smoke emission, and fires in the devices connected to them during the charging process. Anker recommended that users of these electronic accessories stop using them immediately and store them in safe places to avoid accidents that may cause significant damage to iPhone devices or cause outbreak of fires.