Product recallOPSS
BOOW LiFePO4 Leisure Battery recalled over a fire risk
Product Recall for BOOW LiFePO4 Leisure Battery presenting a serious risk of fire.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice 
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
2 identifiers listed for this notice.
BOOW LiFePO4 Leisure Battery
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- EP-LIFP-1280Ah
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- B0BJDV516H
What to do now
BOOW LiFePO4 Leisure Battery could overheat or catch fire.
- Stop using and charging it now, and unplug it.
- Keep it somewhere cool and clear of soft furnishings. Never put lithium batteries in the household bin.
- Use the contact details in the official notice to arrange a refund, repair or replacement.
- Incidents and injuries can be reported to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.
Why it matters. Faulty chargers, batteries and appliances are a common cause of house fires. A fire can start while the product is charging or switched on and nobody is watching.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- make sure you have working smoke alarms
Get help urgently
- if it starts to smoke, smell of burning or catch fire, get everyone out and call 999
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies.
Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2304-0009). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for BOOW LiFePO4 Leisure Battery presenting a serious risk of fire.
The risk
The products present a serious risk of fire as a result of large inconsistencies in build quality and construction. The terminals were not sufficiently insulated or recessed to prevent accidental short circuiting, and the earthing arrangements were insufficient, presenting a risk of overheating and fire.
The blue product does not contain a battery management system nor have a fuse on the output. There was also no discharge cut-off voltage, making it possible for the battery to overcharge and overheat. The yellow product has poor internal construction with internal wires able to detach and short circuit across the battery and does not contain a battery management system.
The product also required improvements to marking, labelling and documentation.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users.
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users by Amazon. Owners are advised to dispose of batteries safely via their local household waste disposal site. For further information on household waste, access the following Gov.uk webpage: https://www.gov.uk/dispose-household-waste .
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2304-0009
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Two versions of 12V 100Ah lithium deep cycle battery, one with a yellow label and one with a blue label. Both with identical markings and labelling apart from the background of the label.
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Questions
Why has BOOW LiFePO4 Leisure Battery been recalled?
BOOW LiFePO4 Leisure Battery could overheat or catch fire. Faulty chargers, batteries and appliances are a common cause of house fires. A fire can start while the product is charging or switched on and nobody is watching.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the model and item or listing code on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Stop using and charging it now, and unplug it. Keep it somewhere cool and clear of soft furnishings. Never put lithium batteries in the household bin.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies. Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
Where was BOOW LiFePO4 Leisure Battery sold?
The notice names Amazon. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
