Belkin just announced a voluntary recall of all for one of its BoostCharge Pro power banks as it discovered a manufacturing defect that might put users at risk. Because of this, the company says that all users should stop using it immediately and is offering a full refund to all affected customers.
How to Know if Your Power Bank Is Affected
The power bank affected by the recall is the Belkin BoostCharge Pro Fast Wireless Charger for Apple Watch + Power Bank 10K with the model number BPD005. Belkin said that a manufacturing defect can caused the wireless power bank’s lithium battery cells to overheat in some instances, thus posing a fire hazard to those using it and everyone around them.
Fortunately, the company detected the problem before it caused a major incident, and that “no injuries have been reported” so far. Furthermore, not other Belkin products are affected by the recall, so you can rest easy if your Belkin device isn’t a wireless fast charging power bank for the Apple Watch. If you want to be sure, you can check the model and serial number of your Belkin power bank by looking at the back.
If you’re affected by the recall, you should first safely dispose of the battery to avoid any untoward incident. Afterwards, fill out this Belkin BPD005 Recall Form so the company can return the money you spent on the power bank.
Battery Safety Is Paramount
You should never ignore an announcement like this as battery incidents could be dangerous. Belkin isn’t the first company to do this, as Anker recalled three of its MagSafe power banks in September 2024 for the same overheating risk. While technological advancements have made lithium batteries inherently safe, there have been a few instances in the past where battery-powered devices caught fire or exploded.
The Samsung Galaxy Note7 is one infamous example, when a design problem made it prone to exploding, causing airlines to ban that specific phone model from flying. This is also the reason why you should avoid counterfeit power banks, one of the most commonly faked tech products, as the makers of these items usually do not have stringent quality control and might even be using substandard materials.
But, as long as you buy your lithium-battery-powered gadget from a reputable source and you take proper care of them, you don’t have to worry about your devices combusting spontaneously or exploding.
