April 12, 2021
Description: This recall involves Ellipsis Jetpack mobile hotspots imported by Franklin Wireless Corp. The recalled Jetpacks are dark navy plastic oval devices that are about 3.5 inches wide and 2.25 inches tall. “verizon” is printed below the digital display window on the front of the device. The charger provided with the recalled Jetpacks has a sticker on the wire that states: Compatible: FWC MHS900L, Model: FWCR900TVL, DC151030.
Remedy: Consumers can reduce the risk of hazard by powering the unit off, unplugging it from its power source and store in a place away from children, on top a hard surface with adequate ventilation around the unit and away from combustibles until it can be properly returned to Verizon.
Verizon Recalls 2.5 million Ellipsis Jetpack mobile hotspots imported by Franklin Wireless due to the lithium ion battery in the hotspots can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
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Verizon is recalling 2.5M hotspot devices
Verizon is recalling 2.5 million hotspot devices after discovering that the lithium ion battery can overheat, creating a fire and burning hazard.
Verizon Ellipsis Jetpack mobile hotspots recalled over fire risks
Ewdison Then - Apr 9, 2021, 1:21am CDT
Until we reach that point in technological and manufacturing development, almost everything that has a battery can be considered a potential fire hazard, including the phones that we put in our pockets. The materials that power even the smallest of electronic devices are volatile and dangerous in certain combinations, resulting in accidents, damages, and sometimes even deaths. Fortunately, there are systems in place to alert consumers of such risks and, like in the case of Verizon’s Ellipsis Jetpack mobile hotspots, a system to have them replaced for free.