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Wacker Neuson Batteries BP1000 and BP14000 — fire risk

UK OPSSMedium riskFireAug 18, 2025
Photo from the official notice: Wacker Neuson Batteries BP1000 and BP14000 — fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Wacker Neuson Batteries BP1000 and BP14000 — fire risk

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

Hazard

The product batches present a risk of fire as moisture can get into the accumulator. This could cause a short circuit and lead to internal components overheating, potentially leading to scorching and/or fires. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Remedy

Recall of the product from end users. We recommend that owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users

Product description

Interchangeable accumulators that can be replaced by the user without tools, primarily used in construction equipment.

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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