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AnkerWork A3302 PowerConf S3 Speakerphone recalled over a fire risk

Fire or overheating

Product Recall for AnkerWork A3302 PowerConf S3 Speakerphone presenting a risk of fire.

  • AnkerWork A3302 PowerConf S3 Speakerphone: photo 1 of 2 from the OPSS notice of 9 Aug 2024
    Product image from the OPSS safety notice
  • AnkerWork A3302 PowerConf S3 Speakerphone: photo 2 of 2 from the OPSS notice of 9 Aug 2024

Check your product

Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.

2 identifiers listed for this notice.

  • AnkerWork A3302 PowerConf S3 Speakerphone

    Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
    • 22D51
    ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
    • A3302

What to do now

AnkerWork A3302 PowerConf S3 Speakerphone has been flagged because it could start a fire in the home.

  1. Stop using and charging it now, and unplug it.
  2. Keep it somewhere cool and clear of soft furnishings. Never put lithium batteries in the household bin.
  3. Contact Anker or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
  4. Incidents and injuries can be reported to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.

Why it matters. Faulty chargers, batteries and appliances are a common cause of house fires. A fire can start while the product is charging or switched on and nobody is watching.

If someone has been hurt

Look out for

  • make sure you have working smoke alarms

Get help urgently

  • if it starts to smoke, smell of burning or catch fire, get everyone out and call 999

This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.

Refunds, repairs and replacements

Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought.

If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.

From the official notice

Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2406-0051). Quoted as issued.

Summary

Product Recall for AnkerWork A3302 PowerConf S3 Speakerphone presenting a risk of fire.

The risk

The product presents a risk of fire as the lithium-ion battery may overheat, causing the product to ignite.

The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Action taken

The product has been recalled from end users.

Advice to consumers

Owners should stop using the product immediately.

The product has been recalled from end users by the manufacturer. For further information, including on how to identify whether your portable speakerphone is affected, access the AnkerWork website at: https://uk.ankerwork.com/pages/a3302-recall

Owners should not dispose of lithium-ion batteries in normal household waste. For further information on household waste, including on local sites accepting lithium-ion batteries for safe disposal, access the following Gov.uk webpage: https://www.gov.uk/dispose-household-waste

Additional information

PSD number: 2406-0051

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Product description

A black portable conference speaker with central control buttons packaged in a light blue cardboard box. Affected products were manufactured between March 2023 and April 2023.

Open the OPSS notice

Questions

Why has AnkerWork A3302 PowerConf S3 Speakerphone been recalled?

AnkerWork A3302 PowerConf S3 Speakerphone has been flagged because it could start a fire in the home. Faulty chargers, batteries and appliances are a common cause of house fires. A fire can start while the product is charging or switched on and nobody is watching.

How do I know if my product is affected?

Compare the batch code and model on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.

What should I do now?

Stop using and charging it now, and unplug it. Keep it somewhere cool and clear of soft furnishings. Never put lithium batteries in the household bin.

Can I get a refund or a repair?

Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought. If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.

Where was AnkerWork A3302 PowerConf S3 Speakerphone sold?

The notice names Amazon. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.

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