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Product recall · CPSCDecember 5, 2024Serious
Belkin Portable Wireless Battery Chargers for Smart Watches
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The lithium-ion batteries in the recalled power banks can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power banks and contact Belkin to receive a full refund or store credit. Consumers will need to submit photos showing the front and back of the power bank with their recall submission form. Consumers should dispose of the lithium-ion battery in accordance with local and state regulations and not in household trash.
Who to contact: Belkin at 800-223-5546 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at http://www.belkin.com/bpd005recall, or at https://www.belkin.com/ and click on "Product Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
The product
This recall involves Belkin BoostCharge Pro Fast Wireless Charger portable 10K power banks with model number BPD005. The model number is printed on the back top of the power bank. The serial number is also printed on the back of the product, will be a total of 14 digits, and start with the numbers and letter "57V". They were sold in black. The power banks have a white magnetic charger for smart watches. "Belkin" is written in white on the front of the power banks.
Details
- Units affected
- About 4,000 (In addition, about 62 were sold in Canada)
- Recall date
- December 5, 2024
- Brand
- Belkin International Inc.¸ of El Segundo, California
- What has been reported
- The firm has received one report of the recalled power bank catching fire, resulting in a house fire involving property damage.
BPD005
Online at Amazon.com, belkin.com and other websites from May 2023 through June 2024 for about $100.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Belkin Recalls Portable Wireless Battery Chargers for Smart Watches Due to Fire Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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