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JaniceA499777
Contributor ⭐
March 11, 2023

5 Port Charger gift for signing up

  • March 11, 2023
  • 33 replies
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I got the 5 port charger when i signed up and it won't charge and it either won't charge my device or other it says it's going to take 6 - 8 hours to charge. I would like to get something else since this thing doesn't actually work.

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      DirkB349973
      DirkB349973
      Conversationalist ⭐
      March 12, 2023

      Your five-port USB hub is probably delivering 500 milliamps vs 1 or 2 amps for most wall chargers. The wall charger will likely shorten charging time.

        DirkB349973
        DirkB349973
        Conversationalist ⭐
        March 12, 2023

        I'm thinking primarily of phones. Some devices that require more power may not charge at all at that low amperage. I don't think the free gift is actually a phone charger.

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          JaniceA499777Author
          Contributor ⭐
          March 12, 2023

          They literally say it's a charger when they tell you about the free gift. A phone is what 99% of people would try to use this to charge.

          AARPJanelleM
          AARPJanelleM
          Community Champion ⭐
          March 14, 2023

          @JaniceA499777 Hi Janice, thank you for being a part of our family! Please give us a call when you have a chance so we can assist further: 1-888-OUR-AARP (1-888-687-2277).

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            ErnestoA328317
            Contributor ⭐
            January 25, 2024

            What’s the speak on top for

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            TinaK947975
            Contributor ⭐
            March 15, 2024

            I am wondering what the speaker is for as well.

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              AARPConsumerCare
              Community Champion ⭐
              March 15, 2024

              Hi TinaK. Many listeners enjoy the Bluetooth speaker because it is wireless and portable. If you have any questions, I'm always here to help! - Stephen K.

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              MarcS333994
              Contributor ⭐
              April 3, 2024

              This is pollution.  I don't need it.  I'll have to throw it away.

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                WilliamP626492
                Contributor ⭐
                April 28, 2024

                i suppose i can regift it 

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                DemetrisS203461
                Contributor ⭐
                April 5, 2024

                Sucks that it wasn't a USB HUB, but a charger, especially since chargers now are majority C connections.  Oh well, it was free....

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                  AARPConsumerCare
                  Community Champion ⭐
                  April 5, 2024

                  Hi DemetrisS203461! Be sure to watch our offers on Facebook or http://AARP.org?cmp=SNO-LITHIUM---&socialid=13088748793. Different offers have different gifts. Of course not all offers have gifts, but worth looking on our sites for something you might like. -Sue J

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                  DeborahS194611
                  Contributor ⭐
                  November 27, 2024

                  this device fried my JBL speaker as well as my Ring battery as soon as I plugged it in to charge. Now what?? 

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                    EricS494457
                    Contributor ⭐
                    October 20, 2025

                    Be very careful of this Charging hub. I noticed my devices were acting wonky, so I touched the charging hub and it was hot as a stove. I immediately unplugged it and tried to pick it up. It was just about ready to meltdown, possibly catch on fire. It was by the grace of God that the house didn’t have a fire. Not only that, but it can severely damage your devices that are plugged in. A cheap charging hub like this is not worth it, throw it away immediately and purchase one that is certified and reliable .

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                    NicholasH610903
                    Contributor ⭐
                    April 7, 2026

                     Took the bottom off the unit and watched as I pushed the power cord in. Connector is not securely attached and will probably break off soon. Max power rating is dubious and good chargers are widely available. I'm not going to use this thing. 

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