Verizon Recalls 2.5 Million Ellipsis Jetpack Mobile Hotspots Imported by Franklin Wireless Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2021-04-08 · 21106
Hazards
The lithium ion battery in the hotspots can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Recall
Number
21106
Date
2021-04-08
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Ellipsis Jetpack mobile hotspots
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Retailer(s)
Verizon stores nationwide, and other stores and to school districts nationwide and online at www.verizon.com from April 2017 through March 2021 for between $50 to $150.
Importer(s)
Franklin Wireless Corp., of San Diego, Calif.
Distributor(s)
Cellco Partnership, d/b/a Verizon Wireless, of Basking Ridge, New Jersey
Country of manufacture
Vietnam; Taiwan
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.