The Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) 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's 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, CPA 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.
CPA 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 CPA's official website and the Aajel platform affiliated with the Gulf Standardization Organization (GSO).
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