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Did you mean batteries
OPSS has published information for consumers to raise awareness around the safe purchasing, use and charging of e-bikes and e-scooters.
Information for premises managers about assessing and managing fire risks involving the lithium batteries used in e-cycles and e-scooters.
OPSS is taking enforcement action and warning consumers about a dangerous e-bike battery manufactured by a company called UPP.
Product recall for ESS Home Batteries presenting a risk of fire due to the potential for the batteries to overheat.
Product recall for Vanon Lithium-Ion Batteries presenting a high risk of fire.
Understand the European Community (EC) Directive 2006/66/EC on batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators.
Product Recall for BOOW LiFePO4 Leisure Battery presenting a serious risk of fire.
Product Recall for RELiON Battery Insight Series 48V 30aH presenting a serious risk of fire.
Producer responsibility laws in the UK cover packaging, electrical and electronic equipment (EEE), batteries and end of life vehicles (ELVs).
OPSS is leading a fresh campaign to raise awareness among parents and carers about potential hazards to children associated with swallowing small magnets, button batteries, loose/small toy parts and imitation food.
Product Safety Report for Hong Dong 4-Slots 186Li-ion50 Batteries 3.7V Rechargeable Battery Charger With UK Plug presenting a serious risk of electric shock and fire.
Product Recall for KS Energy KS-SB210 Lithium-ion battery seat base compact series presenting a risk of fire.
Seeking views on simplifying the weight thresholds used to define a battery as “portable”.
How to buy, safely charge and store an e-scooter and spot the warning signs of a fire hazard.
The UK battery strategy sets out the government’s vision for the UK to achieve a globally competitive battery supply chain by 2030.
Publishing dates for batteries data.
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