Lithium Ion battery pack
17-Oct-2009
Details
Brand: Advent and EiSystem
Type/number of model: Serial number range is: PBI23456773500161 – PBI23456774303460.
Description: Lithium Ion battery pack used with the following Advent and EiSystem notebook computers: Advent: K4000, K6000, KC500-B, KC500-R, KC500-P, 9115, 9117, 9215, 9315, 9517, 9617, 1015, 1215, 1315, 1515, 1615, 1715, 1815, 9217, 9815 EiSystem: 1201, 4113, 4115C, 4213, 4413.
Country of origin: China
Type/number of model: Serial number range is: PBI23456773500161 – PBI23456774303460.
Description: Lithium Ion battery pack used with the following Advent and EiSystem notebook computers: Advent: K4000, K6000, KC500-B, KC500-R, KC500-P, 9115, 9117, 9215, 9315, 9517, 9617, 1015, 1215, 1315, 1515, 1615, 1715, 1815, 9217, 9815 EiSystem: 1201, 4113, 4115C, 4213, 4413.
Country of origin: China
Danger
Fire and burns
The product poses a risk of fire and burns due to overheating. In addition, other injuries are possible if the overheating causes a separation of the battery pack casing. Five incidents reported.
The product poses a risk of fire and burns due to overheating. In addition, other injuries are possible if the overheating causes a separation of the battery pack casing. Five incidents reported.
Action Taken
Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the importer.
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The Next Step...
If you purchased this item, get in touch with the place you bought it from to find out what to do next.
If you live in the UK and need further advice, please contact Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06 or www.consumerdirect.gov.uk.
If you live in the UK and need further advice, please contact Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06 or www.consumerdirect.gov.uk.
Source: European Commission RAPEX (31-1349-09)
Category: Communication and media equipment
On: 17-Oct-2009
