Belkin Recalls Portable Power Banks and Wireless Charging Stands Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of approximately 83,500 Belkin portable power banks and wireless charging stands due to a fire and burn hazard. The issue stems from the lithium-ion battery, which can overheat, posing a risk to consumers. An additional 2,385 units were sold in Canada.

The recall specifically affects portable wireless charging stands with model number MMA008, and portable power banks with model numbers BPB002 and PB0003. For the MMA008 charging stands, consumers should look for serial numbers that begin with “57X,” which are printed on the bottom of the device. The BPB002 power banks have serial numbers starting with “35S” on the back of the unit, while all serial numbers are included for the PB0003 power banks, also located on the back of the device. The MMA008 and BPB002 models were sold in black, and the PB0003 power banks were available in black or white.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to immediately stop using them and contact Belkin to receive a full refund or store credit. To initiate the recall process, consumers will need to submit a recall form and provide photos of the front and back of the product. If a purchase receipt is provided, consumers will receive a full refund equivalent to the amount on the receipt. In the absence of a receipt, Belkin will issue a refund based on the average sales price for the specific model. As an alternative, consumers can opt for a Belkin store credit that is 20% higher than the average sales price of the model.

Belkin has received one report of a fire incident in the United States. Internationally, 15 reports of fire incidents have been reported, along with two minor burn injuries and property damage totaling $37,765. These products were sold nationwide at retailers such as Best Buy, Target, and Walmart, as well as online through Belkin.com, Amazon.com, and on Tiktok. Sales occurred between August 2020 and August 2025, with prices ranging from $29 to $180.

Consumers are strongly advised against disposing of the recalled lithium-ion batteries or devices in regular trash, curbside recycling bins, or general battery recycling boxes found at retail stores. Due to their increased fire risk, these batteries require special disposal methods. Consumers should contact their local municipal household hazardous waste (HHW) collection center to inquire about accepted disposal procedures for recalled lithium-ion batteries. It is recommended to contact the HHW center in advance to confirm their acceptance policies. If the local center does not accept the recalled items, consumers should seek further guidance from their municipality.

Article by Mel Anara, based upon information from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

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