Health Canada has just issued a phone charger recall because a specific type of charger is getting so hot that it poses a risk of fire and electric shock. The recall is for the Belkin Portable Wireless Charger + Stand Special Edition, which is a wireless charging stand that's been sold in Canada. Editor's Choice: Nova Scotia Says Houses Are So Affordable There & These Waterfront Listings Prove It 221 Affected products sold in Canada. Health Canada The products were sold between July and October 2020 and though there is a risk, no incidents or injuries have been reported at this time. The model number is WIZ003tt and the serial numbers are as follows: 35B01DO6029400-35B01DO6033704 35B01DO5010350-35B01DO5014350 35B01DO6016560-35B01DO6020560 35B01DO5014500-35B01DO5020003 35B01DO6010001-35B01DO6010500 35B01DO6010501-35B01DO6015500 "Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled portable wireless chargers and contact Belkin for instructions on safe disposal, and for a full refund," Health Canada advises. These products are now prohibited from being sold in Canada. If you've got one of these chargers at home, it's time to retire it and move on. A phone charger certainly isn't worth a housefire!
