Core Insights - Anker has initiated a product recall in Japan involving approximately 410,000 power banks and 110,000 Bluetooth speakers due to battery cell production defects that pose a fire hazard [1][2] - The recall follows 41 reported fire incidents linked to these products, which utilize a specific batch of lithium batteries that may overheat under certain conditions [1][2] - This recall comes shortly after a similar incident in the United States, where Anker recalled about 481,000 power banks due to fire and burn hazards [2] Product Details - The recalled products include: - Anker PowerCore 10000 power bank, model A1263, sold from December 25, 2022, to October 21, 2025, totaling 410,124 units [1] - Soundcore 3 Bluetooth speaker, model A3117, sold from December 16, 2022, to October 21, 2025, totaling 91,913 units [1] - Anker PowerConf S500 Bluetooth speaker, model A3305, sold from December 29, 2022, to October 21, 2025, totaling 8,980 units [1] - Soundcore Motion X600 Bluetooth speaker, model A3130, sold from April 24, 2023, to October 21, 2025, totaling 11,200 units [1] Financial Impact - The total value of the recalled products is approximately 2.373 billion Japanese yen, equivalent to about 110 million Chinese yuan [2] - Anker holds a 32.3% market share in Japan's power bank sector for 2024, making it a leading brand in the industry [2] - Anker's overseas revenue accounts for 96.42% of its total revenue, with charging and storage products contributing 51.26% to its revenue [2]