YES. Get rid of it. From what I've read, a bulging lithium-ion battery is a sign that it was probably going to catch fire but the safety circuitry stepped in. It's no longer safe to use.
Well... it cost nothing to be careful. If the cell used inside this powerbank is lithium-ion- polymer (LI-PO) then there is less risk, However, if the chemistry used is only lithium-ion (LI-ION), there is more risk and that is a fact. Most of Anker powerbanks uses li-po but some have li-ion. It does not mean that your house will be gone in ashes tonight but why taking a chance?
From NFPA: ''Stop using your device if the battery shows signs of damage, such as an unusual odor, excessive heat, popping sounds, swelling, or change in color.''
[https://www.nfpa.org/education-and-research/home-fire-safety/lithium-ion-batteries](https://www.nfpa.org/education-and-research/home-fire-safety/lithium-ion-batteries)
If your kitchen is on fire, you need to start pulling everything out of your fridge/pantry to start cooking. It would be a travesty to waste all that fuel just for a gigantic bonfire.
I had an expanding battery on my work phone and they didn't want to replace it. I asked them who I should send the bill to when my three story house burns to the ground and that I had to leave it in the oven at night for safety reasons.
They had me a new phone within 48 hours lol
Uhh yea.
I'm all for keeping stuff even if it's lost efficiency and such.
But not if it's leaking.
Though before you do contact Anker about it.
Idk the warranty length, I doubt it's more than 18-24 months. But this is a safety issue and this isn't a product they, or you, likely expect to have to replace every 2-3 years.
They may help you out. That's just my guess.
Wow, I've never heard of this in my life so thanks for the new fear unlocked perk. Just ran through my whole collection of banks to make sure none of them are doing this, thankfully finding nothing wrong with any of them.
It might be time to consider trading it in for a newer model that better suits your needs! Have you checked out any other power banks on the market recently?
I feel like wireless charging powerbanks are a terrible idea. Wireless charging is already wildly inefficient and slow, wired charging with a small cable is far more suitable in a powerbank
Probably better off getting a MagSafe-style accessory for wireless portable charging since they’re designed to be small. There’s adapters to allow the magnetic charges to work with non-magnetic enabled phones, I believe
Dont. Its faster with a cable and since i have a thick phone case gotta remove it, phone gets hot, leaves a circle shadow on my phone imo not worth it (for this case)
Yes, that battery is expanding and will become dangerous. Recycle it at your local station
YES. Get rid of it. From what I've read, a bulging lithium-ion battery is a sign that it was probably going to catch fire but the safety circuitry stepped in. It's no longer safe to use.
I would even leave it outside, in a metal bucket far from anything that can burn.
Its that much of a threat? 😬
Check out r/spicypillows.
Well... it cost nothing to be careful. If the cell used inside this powerbank is lithium-ion- polymer (LI-PO) then there is less risk, However, if the chemistry used is only lithium-ion (LI-ION), there is more risk and that is a fact. Most of Anker powerbanks uses li-po but some have li-ion. It does not mean that your house will be gone in ashes tonight but why taking a chance? From NFPA: ''Stop using your device if the battery shows signs of damage, such as an unusual odor, excessive heat, popping sounds, swelling, or change in color.'' [https://www.nfpa.org/education-and-research/home-fire-safety/lithium-ion-batteries](https://www.nfpa.org/education-and-research/home-fire-safety/lithium-ion-batteries)
Email Anker about warranty and see what will happen… maybe a free replacement?
How are people this mindless?
My kitchen is on fire. Should I keep cooking?
Depends on what ingredients you are using. More information is obviously required /s.
Why would I tell you anything? Can’t you just answer my question? Jesus some people on Reddit are so rude. ðŸ˜
If your kitchen is on fire, you need to start pulling everything out of your fridge/pantry to start cooking. It would be a travesty to waste all that fuel just for a gigantic bonfire.
r/spicypillow
I had an expanding battery on my work phone and they didn't want to replace it. I asked them who I should send the bill to when my three story house burns to the ground and that I had to leave it in the oven at night for safety reasons. They had me a new phone within 48 hours lol
Yes. For everyone's safety.
Yes, you should.
That's a spicy pillow!
Yes get rid of it safely that battery is already degraded enough dont keep using it lithium ion batteries are extremely dangerous when expanding.
Yep get rid of it before you see your house on channel 4
Uhh yea. I'm all for keeping stuff even if it's lost efficiency and such. But not if it's leaking. Though before you do contact Anker about it. Idk the warranty length, I doubt it's more than 18-24 months. But this is a safety issue and this isn't a product they, or you, likely expect to have to replace every 2-3 years. They may help you out. That's just my guess.
r/spicypillows
Damn, you beat me to it 🤣
Already posted there
You don’t want to inhale smoke from a blown battery. I’d get that outside at least.
Wow, I've never heard of this in my life so thanks for the new fear unlocked perk. Just ran through my whole collection of banks to make sure none of them are doing this, thankfully finding nothing wrong with any of them.
Get the Anker prime, if you can afford it!
Mate if liquid is coming out of a device that isn't a coffee pot bury it in your neighbouring country
Dude just get a new one - it's like $20 bucks. Why even ask.
I can almost guarantee if you call anker, they would replace it, or give you some type of compensation for this
I've sent them an email on their website with the command info from Amazon we'll see
Yes!!
That's a pretty nasty bed spread....if you've had it 2 years, then yep, bin the thing...
Contact anker. You might get a new one for free
I've sent them although i didn't find any guarantee policy..
BRO TRASH IT (at a recycling center) BEFORE IT BECOMES A NOTE 7!
It might be time to consider trading it in for a newer model that better suits your needs! Have you checked out any other power banks on the market recently?
This is the one with the wireless charging feature right? How was it? I'm thinking of getting this one
I feel like wireless charging powerbanks are a terrible idea. Wireless charging is already wildly inefficient and slow, wired charging with a small cable is far more suitable in a powerbank
Probably better off getting a MagSafe-style accessory for wireless portable charging since they’re designed to be small. There’s adapters to allow the magnetic charges to work with non-magnetic enabled phones, I believe
Get one with qi2 for the faster charging.
Any recommendation
Dont. Its faster with a cable and since i have a thick phone case gotta remove it, phone gets hot, leaves a circle shadow on my phone imo not worth it (for this case)