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YIYUANJI Rechargeable Torch sold on Amazon safety warning over a fire risk
Product Safety Report for YIYUANJI Rechargeable Torch presenting a serious risk of fire and burns.
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Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
5 identifiers listed for this notice.
YIYUANJI Rechargeable Torch sold on Amazon
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- X001LCK08V
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- Torch FL06 - C218 - T122
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- FL06
- YH-18650-4
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- BOB593MM84
What to do now
YIYUANJI Rechargeable Torch sold on Amazon 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.
- Because the product was found unsafe on an online marketplace, use the platform’s order page to contact the seller.
- Report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service if the seller does not respond.
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.
Getting your money back
A product safety report usually means the product was bought online and the marketplace has removed the listing. Ask the seller for a refund through the platform where you bought it; many marketplaces have their own buyer protection.
If you paid by credit card and it cost over £100, Section 75 may apply; otherwise your bank may be able to raise a chargeback.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2408-0050). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for YIYUANJI Rechargeable Torch presenting a serious risk of fire and burns.
The risk
The product presents a serious risk of fire and burns as under fault conditions, the battery cells may overheat and do not vent, causing the battery to enter into thermal runaway.
The instructions supplied with the product were inadequate as they did not contain adequate safety information and details to ensure the correct and safe use of the product. Some of the required documentation and markings were not present, including the electrical ratings of the product.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Action taken
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Advice to consumers
We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2408-0050
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Rechargeable torch with rechargeable 18650 batteries and a 4 slot USB charger in black.
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Questions
Why has YIYUANJI Rechargeable Torch sold on Amazon been reported?
YIYUANJI Rechargeable Torch sold on Amazon 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 barcode, batch code, 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?
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?
A product safety report usually means the product was bought online and the marketplace has removed the listing. Ask the seller for a refund through the platform where you bought it; many marketplaces have their own buyer protection. If you paid by credit card and it cost over £100, Section 75 may apply; otherwise your bank may be able to raise a chargeback.
Where was YIYUANJI Rechargeable Torch sold on Amazon sold?
The notice names Amazon. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
