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Anker Power Banks
Case Name (Date)
Hall et al. v. Fantasia Trading LLC and Power Mobile Life LLC d/b/a Anker Innovations
25-cv-5505, S.D.N.Y.
(July 2025)
Product/Service
Several Anker power banks
Allegations
Falsely advertising products as safe when the batteries in them can overheat and the products pose a fire risk
Status
Pending
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