Vanon Lithium-Ion Batteries
- The problem
- The products present a risk of fire as the battery packs do not have an adequate Battery Management System (BMS) to protect the product from overcharging, overheating, and igniting.
- What to do
- The products have been recalled from end users. (See below for more information)
Product information
| PSD Case Number | Product Name | Product Identifiers | Image and Report PDF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2305-0098 | VANON BL1860 18v Lithium-ion Battery | SKU: 136-G883-X0010YM3YT-N1, Model: BL1860, ASIN: B086S5Y9J9, eBay item number: 314464374930 | Link to product image and PDF |
| 2305-0101 | VANON DCB200 10V Lithium-ion Battery | SKU: 136 G883-LSP-1004-0076, Model: DCB200, ASIN: B07VXWHD48 | Link to product image and PDF |
| 2305-0102 | VANON DC31B 22.2V Lithium-ion Battery | SKU: 136 G883-X0011ZOWX, Model: DC31B, ASIN: B07VF8JJVK | Link to product image and PDF |
| 2305-0115 | VANON DC31A 22.2v Lithium-ion Battery | SKU: 136-G883-X0011M5B03, Model: DC31A, ASIN: B07TJZD2QG | Link to product image and PDF |
| 2305-0119 | VANON DC31A 11.1v Lithium-ion Battery | SKU: 136-G883-VCB-0001-0010, Model: DC31A | Link to product image and PDF |
Hazard
The products present a high risk of fire as the battery packs do not have adequate Battery Management Systems (BMS) to protect the product from overcharging, overheating and igniting. The battery packs also had an offload voltage greatly exceeding the voltage stated on the rating plate. The instructions provided did not contain adequate storage, disposal, and charging information.
The products do not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Corrective action
The products have been recalled from end users. For more information, please access the following webpage: https://www.eplusbatteries.com/pages/recall-notice
Please note this recall applies only to the specific Vanon lithium-ion battery models and product identifiers listed in this notification. Products currently available for sale through Eplusbatteries are not included within the affected product identifiers listed in this notification.
The affected products were removed from sale following the recall process and the recall notice remains available to support customers who purchased these affected products.
Additional information
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Can I get a refund?
In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.
Updated 10 August 2023. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.