2024.10.28 Safety Report: Battery for GTech Multi Handheld Vacuum
28 October 2024
The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Battery for GTech Multi Handheld Vacuum
Type
Electrical appliances and equipment - Multi Handheld Vacuum
Brand
GTech
Country of origin
China
Product description
Battery supplied with Multi handheld vacuum.
Model
ATF006
Additional identifier
4 digit code that ends in '15' eg. XX15
Sales period
01/09/2015-31/12/2015
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 GOV.UK website.
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