VIMEC Stairlift — fire risk
Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights
Hazard
The battery and charger kit provided with the product may overheat, posing a risk of fire. The fire could also affect objects and areas close to the stairlift. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
Measures taken
- Recall of the product from end users — Manufacturer (14/11/2023)
Product description
Stair lift and vertical platform with lithium batteries.
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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