Belkin Recalls Portable Wireless Battery Chargers for Smart Watches Due to Fire Hazard
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The hazard
The lithium-ion batteries in the recalled power banks can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents reported: The firm has received one report of the recalled power bank catching fire, resulting in a house fire involving property damage.
What to do now
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.
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.
About this recall
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.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC