From FoxBusiness.com….
The American telecommunications company disclosed that about 2.5 million of its Ellipsis Jetpack mobile hotspots may pose “fire and burn hazards,” according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
To date, Verizon is aware of at least 15 devices that have overheated. This includes “six reports of fire damage to bedding or flooring” as well as “two reports of minor burn injuries,” the agency said.
#Recall: 2.5 million @Verizon Ellipsis Jetpack mobile hotspots imported by Franklin Wireless. Li-on battery can overheat, fire/burn hazards. Six reports of fire damage. Given out by schools to students for Internet access at home. Get free replacement: https://t.co/s8pwEYqgPC pic.twitter.com/UDyz49QDjg
— US Consumer Product Safety Commission (@USCPSC) April 8, 2021
Jetpacks are wireless devices that allow customers to share their Verizon network connection with other devices such as smartphones, tablets and notebooks.
