Powerextra 4000mAh V6 Battery Replacement for Portable Vacuums recalled due to fire hazard
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Summary
Immediately stop using the recalled product and dispose of it by contacting your municipality for instructions on how to safely transport and dispose of lithium-ion batteries. Also, contact Shenzhen Haiming Electronic Commerce Co., Ltd for a full refund.
Affected products
This recall involves the following product that was sold on Amazon.ca:
- Powerextra 4000mAh V6 Battery Replacement sometimes used for Dyson V6 Series Vacuums
The battery manufacturer claims the product is compatible with Dyson V6 series vacuum cleaners DC58, DC59, DC61, DC62, Animal, DC72, DC74, SV03, SV04, SV05, and SV06. The Powerextra battery packs are not a Dyson or Dyson authorized product.
Issue
The replacement battery can overheat, posing a risk of fire and burns.
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery and safely dispose of them according to municipal guidelines. Batteries are considered hazardous waste. Do not place them in household garbage. Consumers can contact Shenzhen Haiming Electronic Commerce Co., Ltd. for a full refund.
For more information, consumers can contact Shenzhen Haiming Electronic Commerce Co., Ltd. by email at haiming10082020@yeah.net.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind consumers to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.
Additional information
Background
Number Sold
The company reported that 4446 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.
Time Period Sold
The affected products were sold from August 2021 to March 2023.
Place of Origin
Manufactured in China
Details
Manufacturer
Dongguan Jinhuihuang New Energy Technology Co., Ltd
Dongguan City, Guandong Province
China
Retailer
Shenzhen Haiming Electronic Commerce Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen, Guangdong Province
China
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