The Belkin wireless charger sold by Apple has been withdrawn due to fire hazards

Belkin voluntarily remembers a file Portable Wireless Charger + Stand Special Edition Sold in Apple retail stores and online on Apple and Belkin websites due to fire safety and shock hazards. According to him, no accidents or injuries were reported to the charger Consumer Product Safety Commission, And the holidays should only affect chargers sold between July 2020 and October 2020.

The wireless charging stand has a power capacity of 10,000mAh and can be charged at 10W speeds for phones that support it, but a problem with the Power Supply Unit may cause the device to overheat and leave it vulnerable to fire or shock to people. Belkin advises anyone who has purchased the device to stop using it and unplug it. The company will also issue refunds to anyone who owns an affected charger.

In the grand scheme of Apple’s iPhones, wireless charging has only been available since the 2017 launch IPhone 8 And the iPhone X. Apple announced air Force In the same event, a wireless charging mat was supposed to charge multiple devices simultaneously, but it was Finally canceled Because it does not meet Apple’s “high standards”. Rumors later indicated problems with Overheating device charging coil As part of the drive to cancel Apple. All this to say, wireless charging is trickier than it sounds, and recalling Belkin is another example of the problems that can arise in a deceptively simple product.

If you own a shipper who is affected by the return process, you can submit a refund request form Belkin Support Site.