Sunday 3 May 2026
The Consumer Protection Authority has issued a consumer
awareness warning regarding a number of portable chargers
belonging to the Anker brand, due to their non-compliance
with approved requirements and standard specifications, and
the potential risks their use may pose to user safety.
The Authority explained that the warning covers the following
specific models: A1647, A1652, A1257, A1681, and A1689.
Warnings received through the Gulf Aajel rapid alert system
indicated that these products may cause overheating or
technical malfunctions, which may pose a risk to users during
operation.
As part of the measures taken, the Authority confirmed that
field search and inspection operations were carried out by
enforcement officers. However, no authorized local distributor
for these products was found within the Sultanate of Oman,
which suggests that they may have entered the market through
unofficial channels such as online shopping or individual
importation from neighboring countries, making it necessary to
raise consumer awareness.
The Authority called upon consumers to avoid using the
chargers covered by the warning and to verify the source of
products before purchasing them, especially through online
platforms. It also emphasized the importance of following
warnings issued through the Authority’s official website and the
Aajel platform affiliated with the Gulf Standardization
Organization.