Belkin recalls BoostCharge USB-C BPB002 and Playa USB-C PB0003 power banks over fire risk
The lithium-ion batteries in these power banks can overheat while in use, which can lead to localised smoking, melting or a risk of fire.
What to do
Stop using the product immediately and complete the recall form on the Belkin website to get a full refund or replacement. If you bought it at TK Maxx, return it to any TK Maxx store for a full refund or replacement. If you throw it away, do so safely at your local household waste disposal site, after checking they accept this type of battery.
Recall details
- Product
- Belkin BoostCharge USB-C BPB002 and Playa USB-C PB0003 Power Banks
- Company
- Belkin
- Hazard
- The product presents a risk of fire as the lithium-ion batteries can overheat whilst in use.
- Identifiers
- PSD notification number: 2511-0225
- Brand: Belkin
- Alert date
- November 26, 2025
- Published on GOV.UK
- December 4, 2025
- Listed on Recalled Today
- November 26, 2025
The headline, summary and steps above are written in plain English from the official notice below. Identifiers are copied exactly as the agency published them. Always check the official notice before you act.
Official notice
The notice's own wording from OPSS.
Product Recall: Belkin BoostCharge USB-C BPB002 and Playa USB-C PB0003 Power Banks (2511-0225)
- Measures taken
- Recall from end users
- Summary
- Product: Belkin BoostCharge USB-C BPB002 and Playa USB-C PB0003 Power Banks Hazard: The product presents a risk of fire as the lithium-ion batteries can overheat whilst in use. Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users.
- Product information
- Type: Electrical appliances and equipment - Chargers Brand: Belkin Models: BoostCharge BPB002 and Playa PB0003 Barcodes: 745883797622, 745883806751, 745883797639, 745883806768, 745883797646 Country of Origin: Vietnam Product Description: Portable power bank with lithium-ion battery cells. The model number can be located on the back or side of the Belkin device. Only the BPB002 and PB0003 models are affected. Affected products have been sold by Belkin or by other retailers, including TKMaxx. Product Report and Image: Link to product image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a risk of fire as the lithium-ion batteries can overheat whilst in use. This can lead to localised smoking, melting and/or a risk of fire. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
- Corrective action
- The product has been recalled from end users. Consumers should stop using the product immediately and complete the recall form on the Belkin website to receive a full refund or replacement. Products purchased via TK Maxx can be returned to any TK Maxx store for a full refund or replacement. For further information on the TK Maxx recall, please visit this link. If disposing of the product, consumers should ensure this is done safely via their local household waste disposal site. Consumers should check first with their local centre if they accept this type of battery. For further information on household waste, access the following Gov.uk webpage https://www.gov.uk/dispose-household-waste Additional information PSD notification number: 2511-0225 Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
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