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SPRiNTUS BoostiX iGo and BoostiX 36V Vacuum Cleaners — fire risk

UK OPSSLow riskFireNov 6, 2024
Photo from the official notice: SPRiNTUS BoostiX iGo and BoostiX 36V Vacuum Cleaners — fire risk

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

Hazard

The product presents a risk of fire and explosion. If there is a current peak, such as a shortcut on the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) of the motor, the Battery Management System may get overloaded and become damaged. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Remedy

The manufacturer has initiated a modification programme to upgrade affected products with an additional fuse. End users will be contacted directly by distributors to provide instructions on upgrading their machine. Additional information can be requested from the manufacturer via the following email address: [email protected].

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users

Product description

Vacuum cleaner designed to be used/worn as a backpack.

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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