The 4G hotspots were used by schools and sold by stores.
They are called Ellipsis Jetpack mobile hotspots and were imported by Franklin
Wireless in San Diego.
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday that
the lithium ion battery in the hotspots can overheat, posing fire, and burn
hazards.
Out of the 2.5 million units, there have been 15 reports of
devices overheating, including six reports of fire damage to bedding or
flooring and two reports of minor burn injuries.
The units were sold by Verizon stores in the US, other
stores, and school districts between April 2017 and March 2021. They were sold
for $50 to $150
Users can contact Verizon for a refund or replacement.
Parents whose children received the recalled Ellipsis Jetpack from their
schools should contact their school for instructions on how to receive a
replacement.
Verizon said that of 2.5 million devices being recalled,
just over 1 million are currently in use. Of those, several hundred thousand
were purchased and are being used by schools.
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