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Rules to follow if you put batteries, including batteries in vehicles or appliances, on the UK market for the first time.
Guidance for manufacturers, importers, distributors and retailers.
Guidance for manufacturers on placing batteries and accumulators on the market.
Find out if you must offer free collection of old batteries - batteries you must take back, how to collect and send batteries to be recycled, penalties
Apply for approval as a facility to treat, recycle or export waste batteries for treatment and recycling and the rules you must follow.
Information on waste batteries excluded from the regulations, definitions and battery types.
Guidance for businesses.
Product Safety Report for SHENTEC 4-Slot Intelligent Battery Charger For AA AAA C D 9V Ni-MH Ni-CD Battery UK Plug presenting a serious risk of electric shock as the electrical contacts of the C8 connector are accessible.
Product recall for ESS Home Batteries presenting a risk of fire due to the potential for the batteries to overheat.
Product Safety Report for Battery Charger (Round), FY1601m, 16 Bay Smart Battery Charger presenting a serious risk of electric shock and burns.
Product Recall for YZ130 E-Bike Battery and Charger sold via eBay presenting a serious risk of injuries.
Legacy resources to support button battery safety and raise awareness produced for a product safety campaign during 2021.
Product Safety Report for Anker Detachable Battery for EverFrost Powered Cooler presenting a risk of fire.
Product Safety Report for Battery Charger, BST-C906W, LCD Smart Super Quick presenting a serious risk of burns and electric shock
Product Safety Report for Battery Charger 10 Slots 4.2V 6A Charging with Plug For 16340 14500 18650 18500 presenting a serious risk of electric shock.
Product Recall for KS Energy KS-SB210 Lithium-ion battery seat base compact series presenting a risk of fire.
Product Safety Report for Lithium Battery Charger szYB-100W-42V2A presenting a serious risk of electric shock.
Information for consumers.
How to buy, safely charge and store an e-scooter and spot the warning signs of a fire hazard.
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