Fire, Injuries

0292/05

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Case number
0292/05
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Audience
Consumer
Notifying country
🇮🇪 Ireland
Country of origin
🇨🇳 China
Published
2005-06-10

⚠️ Risk

Risk of injury / Fire. Due to an internal cell fault, the batteries can overheat producing extreme heat and /or flaming combustion. Six accidents reported, in one case it resulted in burns to the hands of the individual involved. The batteries do not comply with the relevant standards.

Measures

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary recall from consumers and corrective actions.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Rechargeable computer lithium-ion batteries “Apple - Battery Packs containing rechargeable lithium-ion batteries”. (A 1061 – Serial range “HQ441” to “HQ507” inclusive; A 1079 - Serial range “3X446” to “3X510” inclusive; A 1078 - Serial range “3X446” to “3X509” inclusive).