Belkin is recalling thousands of its chargers and power banks after discovering that faulty lithium-ion battery cells inside them can overheat, posing a potential risk of burns and fires.
The recall affects two versions of the BoostCharge 20K USB-C PD power bank (models BPB002 and PB0003) as well as the Auto-Tracking Stand Pro for iPhone (model MMA008), according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission.
In total, approximately 83,500 units were sold in the US and an additional 2,385 in Canada between August 2020 and August 2025. Belkin says it has received 15 reports of overheating worldwide, including two minor burn injuries and one fire incident in the US. Property damage so far is estimated at $37,765.
Affected owners can identify their device by checking the model number printed on the underside. Belkin is urging customers to stop using the products immediately and start the recall process on its website.
Those with proof of purchase will receive a full refund. Customers without receipts will receive a refund equal to the product’s average selling price or store credit worth 20% more. Belkin also warns that these devices must be disposed of at certified lithium-ion recycling facilities, rather than in household bins, due to the risk of fire.
This isn’t the first time Belkin has run into battery trouble. The company recalled its BoostCharge Pro Wireless Charger/Power Bank for Apple Watch (BPD005) last year over similar concerns. And it’s not alone — Anker pulled more than a million PowerCore units earlier this year, and additional recalls followed, bringing its US total to nearly half a million.
Australia’s ACCC says more than 17 different power bank models across major brands, including Belkin, Anker, Baseus, and SnapWireless, have been recalled since 2020.
Portable batteries might look like simple accessories, but high-capacity lithium packs behave more like compact energy systems, and even reputable brands can get caught out when a cell supplier slips.
Belkin’s recall is another reminder that “trusted” doesn’t automatically mean “immune,” and it’s worth double-checking that your daily-carry charger isn’t on the list.