A recall has been issued for portable power banks and wireless charging stands sold at major retailers such as Best Buy, Target, and Walmart.
Why you should care:
Belkin issued the recall because the lithium-ion batteries in the power banks and charging stands can overheat, posing a risk of fire and burns to consumers.
Belkin has received one report of a fire incident in the United States and 15 additional reports internationally related to the recalled charging stands and power banks.
According to the company, two minor burn injuries and property damage totaling approximately $37,765 have been reported outside the U.S. No serious injuries have been reported domestically.
Dig deeper:
The recall affects about 83,500 units plus about 2,385 that were sold in Canada.
The recall affects charging stands with model number MMA008 and power banks with model numbers BPB002 and PB0003.
The MMA008 charging stands, which have 14-digit serial numbers beginning with "57X," can be identified by the model number printed on the bottom of the device. The BPB002 power banks, sold in black, have model numbers printed on the back top and serial numbers starting with "35S." The PB0003 power banks, available in black or white, are also included in the recall—all units of this model are affected.
The products were sold at Best Buy, Target, Walmart, and other retailers nationwide, as well as online at Belkin.com, Amazon.com, and TikTok, from August 2020 through August 2025, at prices ranging from $29 to $180.
What you can do:
Consumers are urged to check their devices and stop using them immediately if they match the recalled models.
Belkin is advising consumers to immediately stop using the recalled power banks and charging stands due to fire and burn risks. Customers are encouraged to contact the company to receive a full refund or store credit.
To participate in the recall, consumers must submit photos of the front and back of their product along with the recall submission form. Those who provide a purchase receipt will receive a refund for the full purchase amount. Without a receipt, Belkin will issue a refund for the average sales price of the model. As an alternative, consumers may opt for a Belkin store credit valued at 20 percent more than the average sales price.
Do not dispose of the recalled lithium-ion battery or device in the trash, curbside recycling bins, or standard battery recycling boxes commonly found at retail or home improvement stores.
Because recalled lithium-ion batteries pose a higher fire risk, they must be handled differently from other batteries.
Consumers should contact their local household hazardous waste (HHW) collection center to determine if it accepts recalled lithium-ion batteries or devices. If the HHW center does not accept them, contact your municipal waste department for proper disposal instructions.
The Source: The information in this story comes from a recall notice issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in coordination with the manufacturer. This story was reported from Los Angeles.