Belkin pulls thousands of chargers and power banks after discovering they’re prone to fire

• Belkin has recalled select BoostCharge power banks and an Auto-Tracking Stand Pro due to overheating battery cells that could cause burns or fires. • Around 86,000 units are affected across the U.S. and Canada, with reported incidents including minor injuries, a fire, and property damage. • Eligible customers can claim refunds or store credit, and Belkin advises disposing of recalled units at approved lithium-ion facilities for safety.

Belkin is one of those accessory brands people trust almost instinctively, the kind that gets showcased in Apple Stores. But even that level of trust doesn’t make a company immune to problems. Belkin has now issued a formal recall for several power banks and an iPhone charging stand after discovering that faulty lithium-ion battery cells inside them c