Product Recall: Optional Battery/Charger Kit for Vimec Stairlift Models V64 and S10 (2307-0032)

Product Recall for Optional Battery/Charger Kit for Vimec Stairlift models V64 and S10 presenting a risk of fire.

Summary

Product: Optional Battery/Charger kit for Vimec Stairlift models V64 and S10

Hazard: The optional battery/charger kit installed on some V64 and S10 Vimec stairlifts has been recalled as it presents a risk of fire. It has been identified that the Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) can overheat and allow the charger to burn.

Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users.

Product information

Type Electrical appliances and Equipment – Charger/battery kit for stair lift
Brand Vimec
Stair lift model numbers V64 and S10
Product Description A battery/charger kit that can be optionally equipped for use in the event of a power cut on V64 and S10 model stair lifts.
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The optional battery/charger kit installed on some V64 and S10 Vimec stairlifts has been recalled as it presents a risk of fire. It has been identified that the Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) can overheat and allow the charger to burn.

The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Corrective action

Vimec have contacted end users and distributors directly to inform them of the issues identified and the recall.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2307-0032

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Published 14 July 2023