Product Recall: SPRiNTUS BoostiX iGo and BoostiX 36V Vacuum Cleaners (2407-0098)
Product Recall for SPRiNTUS BoostiX iGo and BoostiX 36V Vacuum Cleaners presenting a risk of fire.
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. |
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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