US EditionPower banks and charging stands recalled over fire risk
Belkin recalls 83,500 power banks and charging stands due to lithium-ion battery overheating risks, with one U.S. fire reported and additional incidents internationally.
- Belkin International Inc. is recalling about 83,500 portable power banks and wireless charging stands in the United States, an action announced Thursday.
- Because lithium‑ion batteries can overheat, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said recalled units require special disposal at household hazardous waste collection centers and should not be trashed.
- Belkin said the recall covers MMA008 wireless charging stands, BPB002 and PB0003 portable power banks, with one U.S. fire and 15 incidents including $37,765 in damage and minor burns.
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled devices and contact Belkin using recall number 26-090 for a full refund or store credit, with refunds matching receipts or average sales price plus 20% extra credit.
- The recall includes 2,385 units sold in Canada, with affected products available at Best Buy, Target, Walmart, and online at Belkin.com, Amazon, and TikTok; manufacturing origins are Vietnam and China.
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Power banks and charging stands recalled over fire risk
The products were sold at Best Buy, Target, Walmart and other retailers nationwide, as well as online at Belkin.com, Amazon and TikTok.
Belkin has initiated a recall of all units of the Belkin Auto-Tracking Stand Pro (MMA008) and the Belkin BoostCharge USB-C PD Power Bank 20K (BPB002). As the company reports, it can be caused by a manufacturing error to overheat the lithium-ion cells of the products.
The devices should be immediately separated from the electricity and not disposed of in household waste.
Belkin returns two products available in Germany due to fire risk: owners should no longer use them.
Belkin has just had to remove two products from the market: the Auto-Tracking Stand Pro with model number MMA008 and the BoostCharge USB-C PD Power Bank 20K with model number BPB002. There is an official safety recall for both devices because of a manufacturing defect in... To the article: Risk of fire due to battery failure: Belkin is recalling two products You can support us with any of your Amazon purchases. Your price remains the same, we r…
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