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TL;DR

• Belkin has recalled select BoostCharge power banks and an Auto-Tracking Stand Pro due to overheating battery cells that could cause burns or fires.
• Around 86,000 units are affected across the U.S. and Canada, with reported incidents including minor injuries, a fire, and property damage.
• Eligible customers can claim refunds or store credit, and Belkin advises disposing of recalled units at approved lithium-ion facilities for safety.

Belkin is one of those accessory brands people trust almost instinctively, the kind that gets showcased in Apple Stores. But even that level of trust doesn’t make a company immune to problems. Belkin has now issued a formal recall for several power banks and an iPhone charging stand after discovering that faulty lithium-ion battery cells inside them can overheat, posing burn and fire risks.

According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the recall affects two models of the BoostCharge 20K USB-C PD power bank (BPB002 and PB0003) as well as the Auto-Tracking Stand Pro for iPhone (MMA008). A battery component inside these units can overheat under certain conditions, and Belkin says that’s the root of the hazard.




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