Belkin is voluntarily recalling its special edition of the Portable Wireless Charger + Stand that was sold in Apple stores and online on Apple and Belkin websites because of the risks of fire and shock. No incidents or injuries were connected to the charger, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and malfunctions are expected to affect only chargers sold between July 2020 and October 2020.
The wireless charging cradle has a power capacity of 10,000 mAh and can charge at a speed of 10 W for phones that support it, but a problem with the “power supply unit” can cause the device to overheat and leave – vulnerable to fire or shock to people. Belkin is advising anyone who bought the device to stop using it and disconnect it from power. The company will also issue refunds to anyone with an affected charger.
In the grand scheme of Apple iPhones, wireless charging has only been available since the 2017 launch of the iPhone 8 and iPhone X. Apple announced AirPower at the same event, a wireless charging mat that was supposed to charge multiple devices at the same time. time, but ended up canceled because it did not meet Apple’s “high standards”. Later, rumors pointed to problems with overheating the device’s charging coils as part of the motivation for Apple’s cancellation. All of this to say that wireless charging is more difficult than it looks, and the Belkin recall is another example of problems that can arise in a seemingly simple product.
If you have a charger affected by the recall, you can submit a form to request a refund on the Belkin support website.