Burn Risk Spurs Recall of 21,000 Qi Wireless Chargers Distributed as Giveaway

Importer Hirsch Gift is recalling about 21,000 Qi wireless-charging pads made in China because they can be a burn hazard, said the Consumer Product Safety Commission in a Friday notice. Hirsch distributed the charging pads February through May as “a promotional giveaway to employees and customers of various companies,” it said. Consumers should immediately stop using the pads and contact Hirsch for a free replacement, it said. Hirsch knows of seven instances of the pads overheating, but no injuries have been reported, it said.