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UPP Battery E-Bike Battery Packs sold via Amazon, AliBaba, eBay, Made in China and Desertcart — fire risk

UK OPSSSerious riskFireSold on AmazonSold on eBayJan 23, 2024
Photo from the official notice: UPP Battery E-Bike Battery Packs sold via Amazon, AliBaba, eBay, Made in China and Desertcart — fire risk
Photo from the official notice: UPP Battery E-Bike Battery Packs sold via Amazon, AliBaba, eBay, Made in China and Desertcart — fire risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of fire as there is the potential for it to enter into thermal runaway. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Remedy

OPSS has issued Withdrawal Notices to distributors requiring that the product is removed from sale. Owners are advised to stop using the battery immediately and dispose of it safely via their local household waste disposal site. Consumers should check first with their local centre if they accept this type of battery. For further information on household waste, access the following Gov.uk webpage: https://www.gov.uk/dispose-household-waste . For further information on e-bike and e-scooter safety, access the Important Safety Message at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/government-safety-message-on-e-bikes-and-e-scooters .

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of product from market

Product description

Triangular lithium-ion battery packs for e-bikes.

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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