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Product Safety Report: Battery for GTech Multi Handheld Vacuum (2312-0069)

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Published25 October 2024

The hazard

Product Safety Report for Battery for GTech Multi Handheld Vacuum presenting a risk of fire.

Product description

Summary Product: Battery for GTech Multi Handheld Vacuum Hazard: The product presents a risk of fire as the battery can overheat and ignite while charging. Corrective action: The manufacturer has initiated a replacement programme and contacted consumers to warn them of the risks. Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment - Multi Handheld Vacuum Brand GTech Model ATF006 Additional identifier 4 digit code that ends in ‘15’ eg. XX15 Sales Period 01/09/2015-31/12/2015 Country of Origin China Product Description Battery supplied with Multi handheld vacuum. Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF Hazard The product presents a risk of fire as the battery may overheat and ignite while it is charging. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005. Corrective action GTech have initiated a replacement programme and will supply a replacement battery free of charge. Affected batteries should be returned to GTech for correct and safe disposal. Owners should not dispose of lithium-ion batteries in normal household waste. For further information on household waste, including on local sites accepting lithium-ion batteries for safe disposal, access the following Gov.uk webpage: https://www.gov.uk/dispose-household-waste Additional information PSD number: 2312-0069 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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