EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Fast charge starter OSRAM “BATTERYstart 260” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00735/24
Summary
The product may not shut down the electricity supply when in standby mode. In proximity to a lithium-ion battery there is the risk of a thermal breakdown and fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low-Voltage Directive.
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Product
Fast charge starter — OSRAM
- Brand
- OSRAM
- Name / model
- BATTERYstart 260 · OBSL260, RPPL260
- Barcode
- 4062172264341
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- 9000-mAh lithium battery starting aid with a rapid-charge function for 12V vehicles. Product sold online, in particular via eBay with article number 256330022004.
What is the risk?
- The product may not shut down the electricity supply when in standby mode. In proximity to a lithium-ion battery there is the risk of a thermal breakdown and fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low-Voltage Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 08/02/2024
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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