An pressing warning has been issued to Apple Watch customers after a preferred charger was recalled over fire dangers.
Accessory maker Belkin introduced the worldwide recall of its $160 BoostCharge Pro Fast Wireless Charger for Apple Watch + Power Bank 10K.
The defective energy financial institution options the mannequin quantity BPD005, which might be discovered on the again, and was launched in May 2023.
The firm recognized a producing defect that may cause the lithium cell to overheat, posing a fire hazard to customers.
‘Place your BPD005 in a secure, dry location away from something flammable or something that can injury the ability financial institution,’ Belkin shared within the announcement.
‘Do not place your energy financial institution into any trash or recycling bins.’
Belkin has pulled the charger from its web site, however third-party websites nonetheless present it for sale.
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) additionally has but to make an official announcement in regards to the recall.
Accessory maker Belkin introduced a worldwide recall of its energy financial institution, the BoostCharge Pro Fast Wireless Charger for Apple Watch + Power Bank 10K, on account of fire dangers
‘If you’ve got bought the Belkin BoostCharge Pro Fast Wireless Charger for Apple Watch + Power Bank 10K, BPD005, it is crucial that you instantly cease utilizing it, disconnect it from any energy provide or different merchandise, and speak to us for additional directions,’ the corporate shared.
The firm quietly pulled the ability financial institution from its website in Octobe.
‘No accidents have been reported, and no different Belkin wi-fi chargers or another Belkin merchandise are affected by this recall,’ in line with the recall announcement.
Belkin additionally mentioned it could refund customers who bought the defective energy financial institution.
The Belkin BoostCharge ProFast Wireless Charger for Apple Watch + Power Bank 10K was priced at $159.
It is unclear what number of items have been bought worldwide.
While Belkin didn’t present extra particulars in regards to the manufacturing defect inflicting the overheating, such points have been linked to utilizing low cost supplies that introduce impurities.
Other recollects over lithium batteries catching fire have additionally cited a cracked separator, a skinny plastic movie separating the optimistic and unfavourable poles.
The energy financial institution particularly costs Apple Watches
However, Belkin was plagued with one other recall in 2021 over the danger of fire.
Its Boost Charge Portable Wireless Charger + Stand Special Edition (WIZ003), bought by way of Apple’s on-line and retail shops, was pulled after a producing defect that could trigger fire and shock hazards was recognized.
An iPhone charger was additionally recalled in September as a result of similar defect.
Accessory maker Anker decided its MagGo Battery (PowerCore 10K), Power Bank and MagGo Power Bank could pose a fire threat after discovering the lithium-ion battery could overheat, inflicting plastic elements to soften, smoke and catch fire.
‘Although solely a small variety of batteries (a batch used within the merchandise from January 3, 2024, to September 17, 2024) could also be affected by this problem, out of an abundance of warning, we’re reaching out to all clients to start a Recall program,’ the corporate mentioned.
The fashions impacted included: Anker 334 MagGo Battery (PowerCore 10K)/Anker Power Bank/Anker MagGo Power Bank, Model: A1642/A1647/A1652.
‘Immediately cease utilizing this product. Do not throw the ability financial institution into the trash or recycling bin. Please eliminate your system at a facility that accepts lithium batteries,’ Anker warned.
