EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Rechargeable Li-ion battery E-Batteries JCDECAUX — risk: burns, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01543/21
Summary
Due to a manufacturing defect on the e-card, the battery may short circuit, leading to a stop of the engine, degassing of the battery and fire, as well as explosion of the battery. Fire could spread and the user may consequently suffer burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and with the European standards EN 15194 and EN 62133-2.
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Product
Rechargeable Li-ion battery — E-Batteries JCDECAUX
- Brand
- E-Batteries JCDECAUX
- Name / model
- Modèle 7INR18/65
- Batch number(s)
- All batteries are concerned (all serial numbers)
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Rechargeable battery for self-service electric bicycles used in various cities in France, Belgium and Ireland (Lyon, Brussels and Dublin)
What is the risk?
- Due to a manufacturing defect on the e-card, the battery may short circuit, leading to a stop of the engine, degassing of the battery and fire, as well as explosion of the battery. Fire could spread and the user may consequently suffer burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and with the European standards EN 15194 and EN 62133-2.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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