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Flashlight YIYUANJI “Rechargeable Torch” — risk: burns, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00880/25
Summary
The battery cells may overheat and not vent, causing the battery to enter into thermal runaway, causing fire or burns. Moreover, 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. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation.
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Product
- Rechargeable torch with rechargeable batteries and a four slot USB charger in black. Stock Keeping Unit Number: X001LCK08V. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: BOB593MM84).
What is the risk?
- The battery cells may overheat and not vent, causing the battery to enter into thermal runaway, causing fire or burns. Moreover, 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. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 15/07/2024
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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