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Battery for GTech Multi Handheld Vacuum — fire risk

UK OPSSFireOct 25, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Battery for GTech Multi Handheld Vacuum — fire risk

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Hazard

The product presents a risk of fire as the battery may overheat and ignite while it is charging. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Remedy

GTech have initiated a replacement programme and will supply a replacement battery free of charge. Affected batteries should be returned to GTech for correct and safe disposal. Owners should not dispose of lithium-ion batteries in normal household waste. For further information on household waste, including on local sites accepting lithium-ion batteries for safe disposal, access the following Gov.uk webpage: https://www.gov.uk/dispose-household-waste

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Modification programme
  • Warning consumers of risks

Product description

Battery supplied with Multi handheld vacuum.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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