Health Canada has issued a warning for a Dyson vacuum battery replacement sold on Amazon Canada as it may pose a risk of fire and burns.
"Health Canada's Consumer Product Safety Program has determined that the product poses a health and safety risk to consumers. The foreign third-party seller has identified that the affected product has a probability of overheating, posing a risk of fire and burns," the federal health agency said.
Here are the details regarding the recalled product:
- FirstPower 4000mAh V6 Battery Replacement for Dyson V6 Series Vacuums | Two batches sold in Canada between January and April 2022 | Amazon Standard Identification Number: B085RSLXK1
Dyson vacuum battery replacement sold on Amazon Canada.Health Canada
The battery manufacturer claims the product is compatible with Dyson V6 series vacuum cleaners SV04, DC58, DC59, DC61, DC62, DC72, DC74, Absolute Animal Motorhead Slim, SV03, SV04, SV05, SV06, SV07, SV09. The FirstPower battery packs are not a Dyson or Dyson-authorized product.
The company reported that a total of 1,731 units of the affected product were sold in Canada. As of November 24, 2023, the company received six reports of incidents including one report of "significant property damage due to fire in Canada," the recall page indicates. There have been no reports of injury.
Dyson vacuum battery replacement sold on Amazon Canada.Health Canada
Dyson advises against the use of "third-party replacement batteries," Health Canada said. As it may lead to potential safety concerns, such as in this case.
The recalled product has officially been removed from sale on the Amazon Canada website. Health Canada has also contacted the foreign third-party seller and is "advising consumers to immediately stop using the affected FirstPower 4000mAh V6 Battery Replacement."
Health Canada also suggests disposing of the battery replacement if you have the affected item. "Contact your municipality for instructions on how to safely transport and dispose of lithium-ion batteries. Batteries are considered hazardous waste. Do not place them in household garbage," the health agency said.
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