Belkin is issuing a massive recall for its popular iPhone tracking stand, Auto-Tracking Stand Pro, and two power banks due to the risk of overheating lithium-ion batteries, which could lead to fires. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has received reports of at least one fire in the US and 15 incidents worldwide, resulting in minor burns and property damage totaling $37,765.
The recall affects approximately 83,500 units sold in the US between August 2020 and August 2025, as well as 2,385 units in Canada. Belkin is urging customers to stop using the recalled devices immediately and can provide a full refund or store credit for the full purchase amount plus a 20% bonus.
To facilitate the return process, customers will need to fill out a recall claim form on Belkin's website, providing their receipt and device serial number. Once submitted, the customer should properly dispose of the recalled device at an authorized facility that can handle defective lithium-ion batteries. It is essential not to dispose of the devices in regular trash or recycling bins.
The affected products are easily identifiable by their model numbers: MMA008 for the Auto-Tracking Stand Pro and BPB002 or PB0003 for the power banks.
The recall affects approximately 83,500 units sold in the US between August 2020 and August 2025, as well as 2,385 units in Canada. Belkin is urging customers to stop using the recalled devices immediately and can provide a full refund or store credit for the full purchase amount plus a 20% bonus.
To facilitate the return process, customers will need to fill out a recall claim form on Belkin's website, providing their receipt and device serial number. Once submitted, the customer should properly dispose of the recalled device at an authorized facility that can handle defective lithium-ion batteries. It is essential not to dispose of the devices in regular trash or recycling bins.
The affected products are easily identifiable by their model numbers: MMA008 for the Auto-Tracking Stand Pro and BPB002 or PB0003 for the power banks.
. Belkin's massive recall is a harsh reminder that even seemingly innocuous products can pose significant risks to consumers. The fact that fires and property damage have occurred highlights the importance of prioritizing safety above all else 
. While I'm sure many users didn't experience any issues, it's reassuring to know that Belkin is taking responsibility and offering full refunds or store credits for those affected 
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i'm so sorry to hear that belkin is recalling those products!!! 
who would've thought that lithium-ion batteries could cause a fire? 
anyway, at least belkin is taking responsibility and offering refunds/stores credit 
83k units in the us? 
what are the chances?! 
gotta be super careful when dealing with batteries, right? 
I'm not surprised though, lithium-ion batteries can be super finicky and sometimes they just decide to go haywire 
I'm shocked to hear about fires happening due to overheating batteries... that's just terrible. It's good that Belkin is being responsible and issuing a recall. I hope people who bought these products are getting their money back soon 
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. I've used that stand before, love how it tracks your phone, but I guess you can't always have the best tech without some risks involved. Anyone else had any issues with their Auto-Tracking Stand Pro?
, but come on, isn't this just another example of how we're still relying on tech from like 5 years ago?! These power banks are from 2020... shouldn't they have been upgraded by now? 
And the fact that there's already been a fire in the US and 15 incidents worldwide is pretty scary 
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and i gotta say, 83k units sold? that's a lot of people getting burned (literally). i mean, $37k in damages from fires? not bad, but belkin's being super proactive by offering refunds and store credit. props to them for taking responsibility. the thing is, lithium-ion batteries are pretty finicky, so it's no surprise they're having issues. still, gotta keep an eye out for these recalls, you know? can't have people getting hurt over a faulty gadget 
. You'd think there'd be some sort of universal standard for safe disposal or something... Anyway, just hope this whole thing gets sorted out without too much drama 
It's not exactly the most impressive design, but I guess that comes with the risk of getting recalled. Still, $37,765 in damages is pretty crazy... sounds like some people were super unlucky 
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Need more safety testing before these gadgets hit the market 
. Anyway, I guess this is a good reminder to always be cautious with our gadgets... and not to throw away our old iPhones in the trash