Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) and Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) are calling for a formal federal investigation into Chinese home electronics manufacturer Anker Innovations, warning that its products could pose serious risks to U.S. national security.
In a letter sent Monday to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr, the two lawmakers urged scrutiny of Anker and its subsidiaries, including the popular Eufy smart home security brand and SOLIX battery technologies.
The lawmakers pointed to what they described as a documented history of security vulnerabilities tied to Eufy security cameras. They referenced a $450,000 settlement paid in New York in 2025 after findings that certain video streams from Eufy cameras were not always securely encrypted and, in some cases, could be accessed by anyone with the relevant link. Investigators also determined that some video transmissions were not protected by full end-to-end encryption, and portions of the connection allegedly lacked encryption entirely.
Stefanik and Scott warned that Eufy’s rapidly expanding product line — including cameras, doorbells, speakers, projectors, 3D printers, and AI-powered home security systems — is capable of transmitting audio, video, and metadata over the internet. They argued that such capabilities could create potential avenues for remote surveillance, network mapping, or traffic analysis if exploited.
The lawmakers further noted that Anker, as a Chinese company, is subject to the People’s Republic of China’s National Intelligence Law of 2017, which requires companies to cooperate with state intelligence agencies upon request. They raised concerns that such legal obligations could put American consumer data at risk.
According to the letter, Anker products are marketed through U.S. military exchange websites, and the company reportedly offers discounts of up to 20 percent on Eufy products to current and former U.S. military personnel and their families. The lawmakers cited previous FCC determinations that insecure, network-connected devices in sensitive environments may present security risks.
In addition to cybersecurity concerns, the letter accused Anker of benefiting from significant Chinese government subsidies — reportedly at least $12 million in 2023 — which the lawmakers argue enable anti-competitive pricing practices that disadvantage American companies. They noted that Anker’s revenues nearly tripled between 2020 and 2024.
Stefanik and Scott are asking federal regulators to examine Anker’s ownership structure, determine whether its devices collect undisclosed user data, and investigate whether any such data is transmitted to servers in China. They also questioned whether the FCC’s equipment authorization process adequately considers the possibility that connected devices could be used to surveil Americans or transmit information to a foreign adversary.
