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Steelcase flex Mobile Power, Model A1705 — fire risk

UK OPSSLow riskFireJun 4, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Steelcase flex Mobile Power, Model A1705 — fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Steelcase flex Mobile Power, Model A1705 — fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Steelcase flex Mobile Power, Model A1705 — fire risk

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

Hazard

The Flex Mobile Power units from a series of production dates from the start of production in 2019 to May 2022, may overheat resulting in thermal damage to the case and the potential for fire damage or injury. The overheating issues resulted from leaking from individual battery cells within the units, causing corrosion. The product is not in compliance with the safety objectives of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. There have been 9 overheating incidents reported in several countries. There have been no injuries reported with any of the incidents.

Remedy

The product has been recalled from end users. For further information, please access the Steelcase recall alert at the following link: https://www.steelcase.com/eu-en/product-safety-recall-steelcase-flex-mobile-power-units/ All customers will be contacted directly by Steelcase or Steelcase dealers to arrange for removal of the batteries by a licensed recycling company, and supplied with new production batteries. The collection and replacement process is ongoing.

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users

Product description

A portable battery system featuring a mobile power unit and charging tray.

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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