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Product Recall: SPRiNTUS BoostiX iGo and BoostiX 36V Vacuum Cleaners (2407-0098)

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Published6 November 2024

The hazard

Product Recall for SPRiNTUS BoostiX iGo and BoostiX 36V Vacuum Cleaners presenting a risk of fire.

Product description

Summary Product: SPRiNTUS BoostiX iGo and BoostiX 36V Vacuum Cleaners Hazard: The product presents a risk of fire as the battery management system may become overloaded under fault conditions. Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users. Product information Type Electrical Appliances and Equipment - Vacuum Cleaner Brand SPRiNTUS Products BoostiX iGo and BoostiX 36V Model 119002 Country of Origin China Product Description Vacuum cleaner designed to be used/worn as a backpack. Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF Hazard The product presents a risk of fire and explosion. If there is a current peak, such as a shortcut on the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) of the motor, the Battery Management System may get overloaded and become damaged. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005. Corrective action The manufacturer has initiated a modification programme to upgrade affected products with an additional fuse. End users will be contacted directly by distributors to provide instructions on upgrading their machine. Additional information can be requested from the manufacturer via the following email address: boostix@sprintus.eu. Additional information PSD number: 2407-0098 Notified by: Office for Product Safety and 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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