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YIYUANJI Rechargeable Torch sold via Amazon — fire & burns risk

UK OPSSSerious riskFireBurnsSold on AmazonJan 30, 2025
Photo from the official notice: YIYUANJI Rechargeable Torch sold via Amazon — fire & burns risk

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Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of fire and burns as under fault conditions, the battery cells may overheat and do not vent, causing the battery to enter into thermal runaway. The instructions supplied with the product were inadequate as they did not contain adequate safety information and details to ensure the correct and safe use of the product. Some of the required documentation and markings were not present, including the electrical ratings of the product. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Remedy

We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

Rechargeable torch with rechargeable 18650 batteries and a 4 slot USB charger in black.

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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