Charger for batteries - Super Quick Charger
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The i-Tec Super Quick Charger (Model BATA 099) is being recalled due to safety hazards. The charger's electronic circuits do not meet safety requirements and can overheat and explode during charging. Additionally, the cover near the plug lacks sufficient heat resistance. One incident of the product exploding has been reported. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and European standard EN 60335. The charger is an automatic pulse quick charger with an LCD display that comes with car and USB connection sets and four AA batteries.
Authorities have ordered a sales ban, withdrawal from the market, and consumer recall of this product. The source does not specify what steps affected consumers should take in response to this recall.
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The product poses a risk of burns, fire and injuries because:- its construction does not comply with the safety requirements for electronic circuits and it can overheat and explode during charging,- the cover close to the plug is not sufficiently heat resistant.One incident of the product exploding has been reported.This product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Sales ban, withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Automatic pulse quick charger of batteries with LCD display for monitoring the charging and status of batteries. Packaging comprises also a set for connection in car, a set for connection of USB, 4 pieces of batteries AA 2500mAh. Packed in a blister with marking - One Hour Charging Time, Super Quick Charger, Longer usage life, BATA 099, i-tec, user instructions in four languages. Model: BATA 099, EAN code: 8594047312896 Notifying country: Slovakia
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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