Safety first
Google has removed the Google Pixel 6a from its online refurbished store
No official reason has been given, though the action follows reports of battery issues and handsets catching fire
We advise avoiding the Google Pixel 6a at third-party retailers and second-hand marketplaces
Google has removed the Google Pixel 6a from its online refurbished storefront, meaning you can no longer buy the cheapest refurbished Pixel phone from Google directly.
Though Google hasn’t given any official reason or announcement concerning the Pixel 6a’s removal, the action does follow several reports of Pixel 6a handsets overheating and even catching fire.
We recently reported that Google had issued the Pixel 6a with an update to try and curb overheating by intentionally limiting charging performance and battery life.
