InfoCons Consumer Protection Alert: YIYUANJI – Flashlight
Name: Rechargeable Torch
Category: 10
Date: 2025-03-07
Product Category: Gadgets
Risk Type: Burns, Fire
Danger: The battery cells may overheat and not vent, causing the battery to enter into thermal runaway, causing fire or burns. Moreover, 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. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: 15/07/2024
Description: Rechargeable torch with rechargeable batteries and a four slot USB charger in black. Stock Keeping Unit Number: X001LCK08V. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: BOB593MM84).
Notifying Country: United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China
Alert Type: Consumer
Alert Level: Serious risk
