Product Safety Report: Aeboren 18V Lithium-Ion Battery for Power Tools sold via Temu (2409-0025)
Product Safety Report for Aeboren 18V Lithium-Ion Battery for Power Tools presenting a high risk of fire.
Summary
Product: Aeboren 18V Lithium-Ion Battery for Power Tools sold via Temu
Hazard: The product presents a high risk of fire as it is possible for the internal wiring to detach and bypass the protection circuit, causing it to short circuit.
Corrective action: The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Temu).
Product information
Type | Electrical appliances and equipment - 18V Lithium-Ion Battery |
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Brand | Aeboren |
Barcode | G883-NO01-1001-0029 |
Model number | MTL1810B |
Country of Origin | China |
Product Description | 18 Volt replacement battery with LED. |
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Hazard
This product presents a high risk of fire because it is possible for the wire to detach and bypass the protection circuit, causing it to short circuit. This could lead the battery to overheat and enter into thermal runaway, causing a fire. Additionally, the battery contained only half the number of cells required for the rated capacity, and the battery capacity measured at 18% of the rated capacity. Markings, labelling and documentation were missing.
This product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005
Corrective action
We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Temu).
Additional information
PSD number: 2409-0025
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards