Updated 2026-11-01

Is Anker a good brand?

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Mixed

4 CPSC recalls in the last 36 months.

Anker makes chargers, power banks and Soundcore audio gear, and Amazon owners rate its products highly. The CPSC lists 7 recalls, all made in China, 4 of them in the last three years, mostly lithium-ion power banks and battery-powered speakers and coolers over fire risk.

Recall counts are not adjusted for sales volume. How the verdict works

Recalls in 3 years

4

Safety record: Frequent. Source: CPSC.

Owner satisfaction

High

From ratings of 20 most-rated products on Amazon.

Trustpilot

3.7/5

6,639 reviews. Rates Anker's own store and service, not the products. See on Trustpilot

Search interest

Stable

Monthly Google searches for “anker” in the US, Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. Source: Google Ads.

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Anker Nano Smart Display Charger & Soundcore AeroClip 2 (Bundle)

Anker Nano Smart Display Charger & Soundcore AeroClip 2 (Bundle)

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Anker Nano Smart Display Charger & AeroClip 2 Earbuds (Bundle)

Anker Nano Smart Display Charger & AeroClip 2 Earbuds (Bundle)

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Anker SOLIX S5000 Portable Power Station with Car Charging Cable | 48-Hour Long-lasting Home Backup, Compact 5kWh LFP Battery, 8,000W Peak S

Anker SOLIX S5000 Portable Power Station with Car Charging Cable | 48-Hour Long-lasting Home Backup, Compact 5kWh LFP Battery, 8,000W Peak S

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Anker SOLIX S5000 Portable Power Station with Transfer Switch | 48-Hour Long-lasting Home Backup, Compact 5kWh LFP Battery, 8,000W Peak Sola

Anker SOLIX S5000 Portable Power Station with Transfer Switch | 48-Hour Long-lasting Home Backup, Compact 5kWh LFP Battery, 8,000W Peak Sola

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What owners say about Anker

Verbatim quotes. Trustpilot quotes are the newest positive and negative reviews; they rate the brand's own store and service.

Aside from their terrible customer service experience, Anker is charging ridiculous prices far beyond the tariff bump nowadays for gimmicky ...
r/UsbCHardware
Anker chargers are top quality, PERIOD. Pretty good for almost six years! Anker's been one of the most trustworthy brands consistent for their ...
r/LinusTechTips
Anker was the only company that as far as I can tell makes their own shit. And the quality is the best I've found. As someone whose seen power ...
r/LinusTechTips
The above Anker is 47W total. It is plenty fast for my phone, tablet, and smaller peripherals. I can charge my MBP slowly with it if needed.
r/onebag
Anker is my go-to for cables, power supplies, and more. They have great products at competitive prices. I have never had a problem with Anker products. Highly recommended.
5 of 5 stars, Trustpilot review, 2026-10-28
Oh yeah these new battery packs in portable charger do you stand so good
5 of 5 stars, Trustpilot review, 2026-10-24
Worst ever experience Everyone stay away from these awful people and company. I orderd a product and from them and that was a wireless car charger and when it arrived, it had a missing parts and when I rang them same day they were like we will sort you out and understand that and after a few days I’m getting an email that first you have to send the product we will verify it and then we will…
1 of 5 stars, Trustpilot review, 2026-11-01
Absolutely garbage being made here! Anker is a deceptive company. The speakers they sell break down just after the warranty expires on an ongoing basis. They also program newer models to purposefully not work with the older models to force customers to buy another speaker. Both speakers obviously have Bluetooth and both obviously have TWS however Ankers deceptive actions cause these speakers…
1 of 5 stars, Trustpilot review, 2026-10-31

Anker recalls

  1. 2025
  2. 2025-06-12Anker PowerCore 10000 power banks (model A1263 only). The lithium-ion battery in the power bank can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. Incidents: Anker has received 19 reports of fires and explosions. About 1,158,000 units. Remedy: Replace. CPSC notice
  3. 2024
  4. 2024-12-05Anker Soundcore (A3102) and PowerConf Bluetooth (A3302) Speakers. The lithium-ion batteries in the recalled A3102 Anker Soundcore (black) and A3302 PowerConf S3 Bluetooth Speakers can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Incidents: The firm has received 33 reports of incidents involving the lithium-ion batteries in the speakers overheating, some of those involve incidents of smoking and… Units: About 69,000 (In addition, about 9,764 were sold in Canada). Remedy: Replace. CPSC notice
  5. 2024-10-17Anker Power Banks. The lithium-ion battery in the power banks can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. Incidents: The firm has received 28 reports of incidents of the batteries overheating, exploding, and the power bank catching on fire. About 2,100 units. Remedy: Replace. CPSC notice
  6. 2024-03-07EverFrost Battery Powered Coolers. The lithium-ion batteries in the Anker EverFrost Coolers can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Incidents: The firm has received five reports of overheating, smoke and/or fire. Units: About 5,480 (In addition, about 160 in Canada). Remedy: Replace. CPSC notice
Show 3 earlier recalls (2021-2023)
  1. 2023
  2. 2023-03-09Anker 535 Power Banks (PowerCore 20k). The lithium-ion batteries in the recalled power banks can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Incidents: The firm has received 10 reports of incidents involving overheating, including one report of minor injuries. Units: About 42,000 (In addition, about 620 were sold in Canada). Remedy: Refund. CPSC notice
  3. 2022
  4. 2022-11-03Bolt Foldable Children's Scooters. The paint on the recalled scooters contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban, posing a lead poisoning hazard. Incidents: None reported About 5,000 units. Remedy: Refund. CPSC notice
  5. 2021
  6. 2021-02-1710-in-1 Incredible Inventions Science Kits. Paint on the red and blue magnet contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban. Incidents: No incidents or injuries have been reported. About 13,000 units. Remedy: Refund. CPSC notice

Marked items are within the last 36 months and count in the verdict.

Product-related lawsuits

No product liability or consumer fraud cases naming Anker found in federal court records.

Anker in the news

What to buy from Anker

Best-rated Anker products

soundcore 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker, 24-Hour Playtime, IPX7

soundcore 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker, 24-Hour Playtime, IPX7

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USB C to USB C Cable, 60W Fast Charging Cable (2-Pack, 6 ft, Black)

USB C to USB C Cable, 60W Fast Charging Cable (2-Pack, 6 ft, Black)

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USB C to USB C Cable, 100W Fast Charging Cable (2-Pack, 6 ft, Black)

USB C to USB C Cable, 100W Fast Charging Cable (2-Pack, 6 ft, Black)

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USB C to USB C Cable, 100W Fast Charging Cable(2-Pack, 3.3 ft, Black)

USB C to USB C Cable, 100W Fast Charging Cable(2-Pack, 3.3 ft, Black)

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EURPMASK Rotating Headphone Stand,Adjustable Clamp-on Headset Holder Hanger

EURPMASK Rotating Headphone Stand,Adjustable Clamp-on Headset Holder Hanger

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Nettbe Reusable Cable Ties, 60-Pack Adjustable Cord Management Straps

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Anker customer service and warranty

Phone
1-800-988-7973
Email
support@anker.com
Support page
Official support source

Who makes Anker

Trademark (USPTO)
Anker Innovations Limited (HONG KONG); first registered 2017 source
Made in (recalled products)
China 7 (of 7 recalls listing a country)
Same company as
Soundcore (shared owner: Anker Innovations Limited)

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FAQ

Is Anker a good brand?

Mixed. 4 CPSC recalls in the last 36 months. Owner satisfaction on Amazon: High.

How many recalls has Anker had in the last 3 years?

4 recalls in the last 36 months, according to the CPSC.

Who owns Anker?

USPTO lists Anker Innovations Limited (Hong Kong) as the owner of the Anker trademark, first registered 2017.

Who makes Anker?

The Anker brand belongs to Anker Innovations Limited. CPSC recall records show Anker products made in China 7 (of 7 recalls listing a country).

Is Anker a Chinese company?

The Anker trademark is registered to Anker Innovations Limited, based in Hong Kong.

Where are Anker products made?

Recalled Anker products listed by the CPSC were made in China 7 (of 7 recalls listing a country).

Has Anker had product recalls?

Yes. The CPSC lists 7 recalls for Anker. The most recent, on 2025-06-12: More than One Million Anker Power Banks Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Manufactured by Anker Innovations.

What is the Anker customer service number?

1-800-988-7973.

Are Anker and Soundcore the same company?

They share an owner: USPTO lists Anker Innovations Limited as the trademark owner for both Anker and Soundcore.

Headphone and speaker brands

Facts checked 2026-11-02. Brand representatives can send corrections to hello@isagoodbrand.com.

How the verdict works

One formula for every brand, built from public records. We do not test products.

Owner satisfaction

Ratings of the brand's most-rated products on Amazon. High: weighted average of at least 4.5 and no more than 10% of products below 4.0. Medium: at least 4.2 and no more than 30%. Low: everything else.

Safety record

CPSC recalls in the last 36 months: none is Clean, one or two is Some, three or more is Frequent. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Owners / SafetyCleanSomeFrequent
HighReliableGenerally goodMixed
MediumGenerally goodMixedUse caution
LowMixedUse cautionUse caution

Anker: owner satisfaction High + safety record Frequent = Mixed

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