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E-Batteries JCDECAUX rechargeable li-ion battery — burns & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskBurnsFireNov 19, 2021
Photo from the official notice: E-Batteries JCDECAUX rechargeable li-ion battery — burns & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: E-Batteries JCDECAUX rechargeable li-ion battery — burns & fire risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

Due to a manufacturing defect on the e-card, the battery may short circuit, leading to a stop of the engine, degassing of the battery and fire, as well as explosion of the battery. Fire could spread and the user may consequently suffer burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and with the European standards EN 15194 and EN 62133-2.

Measures taken

  • Recall of the product from end users — Distributor

Product description

Rechargeable battery for self-service electric bicycles used in various cities in France, Belgium and Ireland (Lyon, Brussels and Dublin)

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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