Anker Power Bank Explosion Lawsuit Alleges Thermal Runaway Caused Severe Burns

Hector Cabrera filed a product liability complaint in California Superior Court on August 3 against Anker Innovations Limited, Power Mobile Life LLC, Fantasia Trading LLC, and Target Corporation. Cabrera alleges that a power bank purchased at Target exploded while in his pocket, causing serious burn injuries and property damage.

According to the complaint, the power bank contained a defectively designed and manufactured lithium-ion battery that overheated and entered thermal runaway, resulting in a fire that ignited Cabrera's clothing. The lawsuit claims the device suffered from design and manufacturing defects, poor quality components, and insufficient safety features.

This litigation follows prior recalls of Anker power banks, including a 2025 removal of over 1.1 million units from the market due to fire and burn injury risks. Lithium-ion batteries can pose explosion and fire hazards when they have design flaws, manufacturing defects, or inadequate safety mechanisms that allow overheating or short circuits.

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