ALERT: Fire risk sparks urgent recall of hundreds of power banks sold across Ireland

Over 800 of the recalled power banks were sold in Ireland

Belkin has issued an urgent product recall of portable power banks sold across Ireland as they have been found to pose a serious safety risk.

The recall affects the Belkin Boost Charge USB-C PD Power Bank 20K model number BPB002 which were sold by various retailers across the country.

According to the official Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) safety alert "the portable power bank’s lithium cell component may overheat, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers."

Around 827 products are believed to be affected in the Republic of Ireland, and customers are being urged to act without delay.

Consumers are being advised that the Belkin Boost Charge USB-C PD Power Bank 20K being recalled has a model number of BPB002, with the UPC codes: 745883797622, 745883806751, 745883797639, 745883806768.

The CCPC states that consumers in possession of the recalled power banks "should stop using the product immediately disconnect it from any power supply or other products."

The power banks were sold via the following retailers:

TJX Ireland Unlimited Company t/a TK Maxx
Dcb Group (Service)
Exertis Ireland Ltd
Extreme Computers – Ireland
Harvey Norman Trading (I) Ltd
Hibernia Evros Technology Group
Hunt Office Technologies Ltd
Markit B2B
Shi International
Wriggle Learning Ltd

Customers are being advised if they purchased their recalled power bank at TK Maxx they can return it in store for a full refund.

The CCPC notice also stated that consumers can determine if their power bank is included in the recall by following the steps on the Belkin website, and if it is they can either receive a full refund or Belkin store credit.