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Product Recall: Optional Battery/Charger Kit for Vimec Stairlift Models V64 and S10 (2307-0032)

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Published14 July 2023

The hazard

Product Recall for Optional Battery/Charger Kit for Vimec Stairlift models V64 and S10 presenting a risk of fire.

Product description

Summary Product: Optional Battery/Charger kit for Vimec Stairlift models V64 and S10 Hazard: The optional battery/charger kit installed on some V64 and S10 Vimec stairlifts has been recalled as it presents a risk of fire. It has been identified that the Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) can overheat and allow the charger to burn. Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users. Product information Type Electrical appliances and Equipment – Charger/battery kit for stair lift Brand Vimec Stair lift model numbers V64 and S10 Product Description A battery/charger kit that can be optionally equipped for use in the event of a power cut on V64 and S10 model stair lifts. Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF Hazard The optional battery/charger kit installed on some V64 and S10 Vimec stairlifts has been recalled as it presents a risk of fire. It has been identified that the Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) can overheat and allow the charger to burn. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005. Corrective action Vimec have contacted end users and distributors directly to inform them of the issues identified and the recall. Additional information PSD case number: 2307-0032 Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

What should you do?

Check the brand, model and batch number or barcode against your product. If it matches, stop using it, unplug it and follow the measures above, or contact the seller or manufacturer. Keep the product and your receipt until you know whether you can get a refund, repair or replacement.

Official notice ↗ · Source: Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)

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