Product recallOPSS
CBE CSB2 / CSB2-LT Battery Chargers recalled over a fire risk
Product recall for CBE CSB2 / CSB2-LT Battery Chargers posing a risk of fire as the device can be damaged by voltage peaks in the vehicle environment and overheats.
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.
1 identifier listed for this notice.
CBE CSB2 / CSB2-LT Battery Chargers
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- From 05-21-xxxxxxxx.xxx to 02-22-xxxxxxxx.xxx (marked on the device)
What to do now
CBE CSB2 / CSB2-LT Battery Chargers could overheat or catch fire.
- Unplug it and do not charge it again.
- Store it away from anything that burns until you can return or dispose of it. Batteries should go to a battery recycling point, not the household bin.
- Use the contact details in the official notice to arrange a refund, repair or replacement.
- If someone has been hurt or the product has failed, report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service.
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 (2208-0209). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product recall for CBE CSB2 / CSB2-LT Battery Chargers posing a risk of fire as the device can be damaged by voltage peaks in the vehicle environment and overheats.
The risk
The product poses a risk of fire as the device can be damaged by voltage peaks in the vehicle environment and overheats. This presents a serious fire hazard for people driving the motor-home or people inside/outside the motor-home due to fire or smoke inhalation.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users. (See below for more information)
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users. Please access further information on the company’s recall page for instructions on disconnecting the product power fuse and for obtaining a replacement: https://www.cbe.it/en/recall/ .
Additional information
PSD case number: 2208-0209
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
Black motor home battery chargers
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has CBE CSB2 / CSB2-LT Battery Chargers been recalled?
CBE CSB2 / CSB2-LT Battery Chargers 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 batch 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?
Unplug it and do not charge it again. Store it away from anything that burns until you can return or dispose of it. Batteries should go to a battery recycling point, not 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.
