city Houston Ventilators prevention city Houston

Verizon recalls 2.5 million hotspots that can overheat

Reading now: 692
www.clickorlando.com

HOUSTON – Click2Houston is reporting Verizon is recalling 2.5 million Ellipsis Jetpack mobile hotspots because the lithium-ion battery in the hotspots can overheat posing fire and burn hazards.

The company has received 15 reports of the devices overheating, including six reports of fire damage to bedding or flooring and two reports of minor burn injuries.

Many students received these hotspots for virtual learning. If your child got one from school, contact the school for instructions on how to receive a free replacement device and return the recalled Ellipsis Jetpacks.

In the meantime, Verizon says you should unplug it and store it in on a hard top surface with adequate ventilation. If you must use it for internet access until you get a

Read more on clickorlando.com
The website covid-19.rehab is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.

Related News

DMCA