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Published date
Product description
24V 110Ah & 36V 110Ah lithium iron phosphate batteries, typically used in marine applications. Includes 24V & 36V Whitehaven series batteries.
Affected model numbers:
24110-SP-MRN
24110-SP-VM-MRN
24110-SP-WHIT-MAR
36110-SP-MRN
36110-SP-VM-MRN
36110-SP-WHIT-MAR
What are the defects?
The battery may overheat, vaporising the internal liquid into a toxic gas which vents from the battery.
What are the hazards?
If the battery overheats and vents gas it can cause severe skin and/or eye irritation and damage/corrode property. If the gas vents into an enclosed area, poisoning could occur, resulting in serious illness, injury or death.
If the gas vents in the presence of an ignition source there is an increased risk of a fire.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should stop using the battery and electrically isolate and store the battery in a cool location. Consumers should return the battery to the place of purchase to arrange for the battery to be replaced or repaired.
For further information, consumers can contact Lithium Battery Systems by email (with Subject 'Recall') at support@lithiumbatterysystems.com.au
Traders who sold this product
In and Out Marine
Bainbridge Technologies
Infiniti Power
Where the product was sold
Dates available for sale
Recall advertisements and supporting documentation
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
