The recall affects approximately 2,280 of Belkin’s Portable Wireless Charger + Stand Special Edition products sold through Belkin.com and Apple.com between July 2020 and Oct. 2020. The chargers in question are being pulled from shelves due to a manufacturing error, which can lead to the charger overheating or shocking users. While no injuries have been reported yet, the CPSC says, “consumers should immediately stop using the recalled portable wireless chargers.” Anyone with one of the affected chargers at home can contact Belkin to receive a full refund or get credit to purchase another product with the company. Belkin will also provide information on how to properly dispose of the chargers. Belkin isn’t the only popular brand to pull its products over safety concerns in recent weeks; read on to discover which other products have been subject to recent recalls. And if you want to stay safe, If You Bought This From Costco, Stop Using It Immediately. Read the original article on Best Life. Belkin isn’t the only electronics company that’s recalled its phone chargers recently. On Nov. 25, the CPSC announced the recall of approximately 1,500 Towsleys phone chargers. The chargers in question—the brand’s 3-in-1 Qi wireless chargers, power banks, and travel wall chargers—were recalled after the company received four reports of the products overheating, including two reports of fires. While no injuries were reported at the time of the recall, one user reported $6,000 in property damage. And for more safety hazards to watch out for, If You Have This Fan at Home, Stop Using It Immediately. Don’t let your pursuit of coziness at home put you in harm’s way. On Dec. 9, the CPSC announced the recall of approximately 48,000 Allen + Roth 62-inch 5,120-BTU infrared quartz fireplaces. The recall was initiated after the company received 28 reports of fireplaces overheating, emitting smoke, or catching fire. At the time of the recall, there had been multiple reports of smoke damage and a single report of a user suffering smoke inhalation. If you have one of the affected fireplaces at home, you can contact the product’s manufacturer, L G Sourcing, to get a complimentary repair kit and have a service tech provide an in-home repair. And for the latest recall news delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter.
