EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Machinery
Stairlift VIMEC — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00012/24
Summary
The battery and charger kit provided with the product may overheat, posing a risk of fire. The fire could also affect objects and areas close to the stairlift. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
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Product
- Stair lift and vertical platform with lithium batteries.
- Recall information: https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr
What is the risk?
- The battery and charger kit provided with the product may overheat, posing a risk of fire. The fire could also affect objects and areas close to the stairlift. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery 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: 14/11/2023
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