Power banks and charging stands recalled over fire risk

WASHINGTON — Belkin International Inc. is recalling about 83,500 portable power banks and wireless charging stands in the United States after reports of overheating that led to fires and burns.

The lithium-ion batteries in the devices can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recall, announced Thursday, includes an additional 2,385 units sold in Canada.

The company has received one report of a fire in the U.S. and 15 incidents internationally. Two people suffered minor burns outside the U.S., and property damage totaling $37,765 has been reported internationally.

The recall affects three models:

The charging stands and BPB002 power banks were sold in black, while PB0003 power banks came in black or white.

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