Anker Soundcore 3 Fire Reported in Store During Ongoing Recall
Japan's Consumer Affairs Agency said on September 1 that a fire occurred in July involving the recalled Soundcore 3 rechargeable speaker. The incident happened on July 26, 2026, in a store while the product was in use. Abnormal noise preceded the fire, which burned the speaker and its surroundings. The cause remains under investigation as of September 1, and whether it relates to the recall reason is unknown. Anker Japan is recalling the affected units and urging users to stop using them.