Bought a Belkin power bank in California between January 2, 2016 and April 16, 2024? You may be entitled to a $5 voucher or $2 cash if you request it.
Belkin International, Inc. has agreed to a proposed class action settlement over how it advertised the battery capacity (mAh) of certain power banks. Here’s what that means for you, and how to claim your benefit before the deadline.
Why This Lawsuit Exists?
The lawsuit alleges that Belkin breached a warranty by misrepresenting the milliampere-hour (mAh) numbers listed on power bank packaging and advertisements.
According to the plaintiff, the advertised mAh number referred to the internal battery size, not the amount of power the device could actually deliver.
Belkin denies any wrongdoing and denies violating the law. The Court has not ruled that Belkin did anything wrong. The settlement is a proposed resolution and must still receive final Court approval.
As part of the settlement, Belkin also agreed to implement changes to its product packaging to clarify that the mAh number refers to the internal battery.
Who Qualifies?
You may be a Class Member if:
You purchased any Belkin power bank in California
Between January 2, 2016 and April 16, 2024
Excluded are Belkin’s officers, directors, employees, and related parties listed in the notice.
If you received an email or mailed notice with a Unique/Apex ID, the parties’ records indicate you are a Class Member. However, you may still qualify even if you did not receive a notice.
How Much Can You Get?
Each eligible Class Member may receive one of the following:
$5 Voucher – Valid for a single transaction on www.belkin.com
$2 Cash Payment (if you submit an Exchange Request)
Important:
You may submit only one claim, regardless of how many Belkin power banks you purchased.
The Settlement Administrator may investigate the accuracy of claims.
There is no total settlement fund amount listed in the notice. The benefits are defined as the voucher or cash option.
Your Options
| Option | What It Means | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Submit Claim / Exchange Request | Get the $5 voucher or request $2 cash. | March 30, 2026 |
| Do Nothing | If you received a Unique ID, you will automatically receive a $5 voucher. If you did not receive a Unique ID, you get nothing but remain bound by the settlement. | — |
| Object | Tell the Court why you disagree. You remain in the class. | March 30, 2026 |
| Attend Hearing | Speak at the Final Approval Hearing. | June 12, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. |
How to File a Claim?
Your next step depends on whether you received a notice.
If You Received a Notice with a Unique/Apex ID:
You do not need to submit a claim to receive the $5 voucher.
To receive $2 cash instead, you must submit an Exchange Request online or by mail.
If You Did NOT Receive a Notice:
You must submit a Claim Form/Exchange Request online or by mail by March 30, 2026.
You generally are not required to upload proof of purchase but must confirm your purchase under penalty of perjury.
The administrator may later request proof.
All objections must also be postmarked by March 30, 2026.
If you purchased a qualifying Belkin power bank in California, this is a simple decision: take the voucher automatically (if eligible) or request cash before the deadline.
