Britons have been warned that a household product poses a fire risk and has therefore been recalled.
Those who have purchased SPRiNTUS BoostiX iGo and BoostiX 36V Vacuum Cleaners have been issued guidance from the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS).
SPRiNTUS BoostiX iGo and BoostiX 36V Vacuum Cleaners
Type: Electrical Appliances and Equipment – Vacuum Cleaner
Brand: SPRiNTUS
Products: BoostiX iGo and BoostiX 36V
Model: 119002
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: Vacuum cleaner designed to be used/worn as a backpack
‘The product presents a risk of fire and explosion’
OPSS
The risk level of the product has been deemed as “low”, but it is still crucial that users follow the necessary steps to ensure their safety.
The OPSS stated: “The product presents a risk of fire and explosion. If there is a current peak, such as a shortcut on the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) of the motor, the Battery Management System may get overloaded and become damaged.
“The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
“The manufacturer has initiated a modification programme to upgrade affected products with an additional fuse.
End users will be contacted directly by distributors to provide instructions on upgrading their machine.
“Additional information can be requested from the manufacturer via the following email address: boostix@sprintus.eu.”
Additional information
PSD number: 2407-0098
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
