This Anker Speaker is getting recalled

One of Anker's affordable portable speakers is being recalled due to overheating issues.

Product Safety Australia issued a formal recall for Anker Soundcore A3102 earlier this week, warning that "a short circuit in the battery can cause the speaker to overheat."

While that might sound like a pretty minor issue, the regular warned that the potential for harm is greater than it might first appear.

If there's any silver lining here it's that the Soundcore A3102 (also known as the Soundcore V1) was released back in 2017. At this point, it's unlikely that many local retailers are still stocking it. That said, if you happen to have an Anker speaker kicking then it might be worth checking the serial number to make sure it isn't one of the following:

• ACCJRU1D16400841 - ACCJRU1D16400960 (inclusive)
• ACCJRU1D10309381 - ACCJRU1D10309580 (inclusive)

If it is, Product Safety Australia recommends you stop using the speaker immediately and get in contact with your local e-waste collection service to safely dispose of it. Once you've done that, you can get in contact with Anker if you'd like a replacement. Just remember that you'll need to provide both proof of purchase and confirmation that your faulty unit has been disposed of.

This latest move by local regulators follows on from Anker itself, which issued a global recall for the Soundcore A3102 and several other speakers back in June.