Belkin Recalls Portable Wireless Chargers + Stand Special Edition Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
Recall 21066 · Jan 13, 2021 · Belkin
2,280
units affected
2,280
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21066
- Date
- Jan 13, 2021
- Company
- Belkin
- Units affected
- 2,280
- Product
- Belkin "Portable Wireless Charger + Stand Special Edition"
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves the Belkin Portable Wireless Charger + Stand Special Edition. This product is a power bank and charging stand in one, with 10,000 mAh power capacity and wireless charging capabilities up to 10W when docked. The package includes the Portable Wireless Charger + Stand Special Edition and an external power supply. They are black or white in color with "Belkin" printed on the front of the stand and on the power bank.
What can happen
A manufacturing defect in the power supply unit can cause the charger to malfunction and overheat, posing fire and shock hazards.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled portable wireless chargers. Contact Belkin for instructions on safe disposal, and for a full refund or credit towards the purchase of another product.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Apple stores worldwide and online at www.apple.com and Belkin.com from July 2020 through October 2020 for about $80.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled belkin "portable wireless charger + stand special edition"?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled portable wireless chargers. Contact Belkin for instructions on safe disposal, and for a full refund or credit towards the purchase of another product.
What is the hazard?
A manufacturing defect in the power supply unit can cause the charger to malfunction and overheat, posing fire and shock hazards.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.