Belkin Power Bank False Advertising Class Action Settlement

Individuals who purchased a Belkin power bank in California between Jan. 2, 2016, and April 16, 2024, may be eligible to claim a $5 voucher or $2 cash payment from a class action settlement.

Belkin International Inc. agreed to settle a lawsuit alleging it misrepresented the milliampere-hour (mAh) ratings on its power bank packaging and advertising. The settlement also requires Belkin to update its product packaging to clarify the meaning of the mAh rating.

Who is eligible for a Belkin power bank settlement payout?

Class members must meet the following criteria:

• They purchased any Belkin power bank in-store, online or by phone.
• They purchased the product between Jan. 2, 2016, and April 16, 2024.
• They purchased the product while located in California.

How much is the class action payment?

Class members can select one of the following:

• Voucher: Class members can receive a $5 voucher, which they can use for any product on Belkin's website. It is valid one year from the date of issue.
• Cash payment: Class members can submit a claim to receive a $2 cash payment.

Class members can only submit one claim per person regardless of the number of power banks purchased.

How to claim a class action rebate

• Class members who received an email or mailed settlement notice do not need to submit a claim to receive a $5 Belkin voucher.
• Class members who received an email or mailed settlement notice and want to claim a $2 cash payment instead of a voucher must submit the exchange request form online.
• Class members who did not receive an email or mailed settlement notice can file a claim online or print the PDF claim form and mail it to the settlement administrator.

Settlement administrator’s mailing address: Apex Class Action LLC, P.O. Box 54668, Irvine, CA 92619

Required proof and claim information

• All claims require the model name or number or the purchased product, approximate date of purchase, retailer where the class member made the purchase and information on how they made the purchase, i.e. online, in-store or by phone.
• All claims also require proof of purchase showing the class member purchased a Belkin power bank in California during the qualifying period. This may include a receipt or other documentation showing paid proof of purchase.
• Exchange requests require the Apex ID and PIN from the class member's official settlement notice.

Payout options

• PayPal
• Venmo
• Zelle
• Paper check mailed to the address provided

Belkin false advertising settlement fund

The settlement fund will include:

• Settlement administration costs: Estimated at $107,500
• Attorneys’ fees and litigation costs: Up to $300,000
• Service award to class representative: $5,000
• Payments and vouchers to eligible class members: Determined by number of valid claims

Important dates

• Deadline to submit a claim form or exchange request: March 30, 2026
• Final approval hearing: June 12, 2026

When is the Belkin power bank payout date?

The settlement administrator will issue payments and vouchers to eligible class members approximately 90 days after it completes claim processing or the court grants final approval, whichever is later.

Why is there a class action settlement?

The class action lawsuit alleged Belkin International Inc. misrepresented the mAh ratings on its power bank packaging and advertisements. The plaintiff claimed the mAh number referred to the size of the internal battery and not the actual output available to consumers.

Belkin denied the allegations, but agreed to settle to avoid further litigation expense and risks. As part of the settlement, Belkin will also update its product packaging to clarify the meaning of the mAh rating.

Sources

1. Official settlement website FAQ page
2. Class notice
3. Official settlement agreement