Belkin Portable Wireless Charger + Stand Special Edition recalled due to Fire and Electric Shock Hazard
- Starting date:
- February 11, 2021
- Posting date:
- February 11, 2021
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Household Items, Tools and Electrical Products
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Fire Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-74967
Last updated:
2021-02-11
Summary
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Product:
Belkin Portable Wireless Charger + Stand Special Edition. -
Issue:
A manufacturing defect in the power supply unit can cause the charger to malfunction and overheat, posing fire and electric shock hazards. -
What to do:
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and return the product to Belkin for a full refund.
Affected products
Belkin Portable Wireless Charger + Stand Special Edition
Product description
This recall involves Belkin Portable Wireless Charger + Stand Special Edition.
The product comprises of:
(i) a portable wireless charger (commonly referred to as a "battery pack");
(ii) a charging stand; and
(iii) a power supply unit ("PSU").
"Belkin" is printed on the front of the stand and on the power supply unit.
Model Number | Serial Numbers | Date Codes | UPC Codes |
---|---|---|---|
WIZ003tt | 35B01DO6029400-35B01DO6033704; 35B01DO5010350-35B01DO5014350; 35B01DO6016560-35B01DO6020560; 35B01DO5014500-35B01DO5020003; 35B01DO6010001-35B01DO6010500; 35B01DO6010501-35B01DO6015500 | May 2020 to June 2020 | 745883796007 and 745883796014 |
Hazard identified
A manufacturing defect in the power supply unit can cause the charger to malfunction and overheat, posing fire and electric shock hazards.
As of January 26, 2021, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.
Number sold
The company reported that 221 units of the affected product were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The affected products were sold from July 2020 to October 2020.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China
Companies
- Distributor
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Belkin International, Inc.
Florida
UNITED STATES
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled portable wireless chargers and contact Belkin for instructions on safe disposal, and for a full refund.
For more information, consumers can contact Belkin toll-free at 1 800-223-5546 for English 24/7, French 6:00 am â 7:00 pm EST Monday to Friday, or online.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.