by Amazon

Amazon Kindle PowerFast for Accelerated Charging (not included with device, for use with the new Kindle Fire or Kindle Fire HD models)

• Official Amazon 9W, 1.8A adapter charges Kindle Fire HD 8.9" in under 5 hours, Kindle Fire HD 7" in under 4 hours, and Kindle Fire in under 3 hours
• Optimized for Kindle tablets: PowerFast is a 9W charger and will charge your Kindle tablets faster than the white 5W Kindle charger will. (Note Kindle e-readers will charge at the same rate regardless of if you use a 5W or 9W charger)
• Designed for use with the black micro USB cable included with the new Kindle Fire or Kindle Fire HD devices.
• What's in the Box: PowerFast Charger & quick start guide
• Adapter's prongs conveniently fold for storage and travel

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B006GWO5WK
• Item model number: 53-000136
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6,346 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 7, 2012

Product Description

Amazon Kindle PowerFast for Accelerated Charging (not included with device, for use with the new Kindle Fire or Kindle Fire HD models)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1,109 of 1,173 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Solid Charger and Necessary for Your Kindle Fire October 9, 2012

By Michael Gallagher HALL OF FAMETOP 10 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

Format:Accessory|Amazon Verified Purchase

Sure, Amazon should have included one of these with the new Kindle Fires. I initially held off buying this as the pricing was $19.99, but relented when the price was $9.99 which puts it in line with non-Amazon branded charging adapters at a comparable power rating.

As a standalone charger, this one does pretty good and I like the versatility to charge other items with the USB female plug vs. something hardwired that allows me to charge other USB-type devices in addition to something that uses a micro USB port. I have used this charging plug to charge A Fire HD, original Fire, new Fire, Motorola RAZR phone, and <gasp> even an iPad2 with no problems.

Charging time is faster for a Kindle Fire vs. my regular e-Ink Kindle charger, but since I haven't - and rarely - fully drain one of my Fires I cannot comment on the "faster" aspect for charging a Fire: I just know it works, but it does seem to charge my phone mentioned above faster than the plug that came from Motorola. I like the sleek black look of the charger vs. white, and the plug sockets can fold in when not in use.

10/25/12 UPDATE:

THe review I wrote with a 4 out of 5 star was when the pricing was $9.99; Amazon has changed the price to $19.99. There are cheaper models out there here on Amazon for around ten bucks that will do the same job, so you may want to give this one a pass.

1,716 of 1,903 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Ridiculous November 13, 2012

By JF

Format:Accessory|Amazon Verified Purchase

So I was already not too pleased with Amazon's choice to only include an essentially useless charger when purchasing a kindle hd, and caved to ordering the fast charger so it would not take hours of non-use to recharge. For $20 you don't even get a full charger, just an adapter to put on to the cord they already gave you. Amazon please just charge the real price for the device instead of settling to slowly rip people off with essential accessories, this sort of thing cheapens your image and erodes loyalty.

315 of 345 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars DON'T BUY December 5, 2012

By Potsy

Format:Accessory|Amazon Verified Purchase

If you have any type of USB charger for a Smartphone, YOU DON"T NEED THIS. It is marketed specifically for the Kindle in the add. However, it is nothing more than a USB charger that is comparable to ANY smartphone USB charger. The extra $10-20 charge for the charger is a joke. Then returning it, you are given one option. To use UPS ground which costs you $7. So paying $10 (on the discount) only to return once you see it for $7, means that you get a $3 refund. Love Amazon but that is RIDICULOUS!!!