United KingdomWhat's being recalled
Product Recall for Decathlon Electric Assistance for Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP) and Battery presenting a serious risk of fire and burns.
Type: Hobby/sports equipment – Watercraft – Replacement Parts/Accessories
Brand: Decathlon
Electric Assistance SUP model: 8771733
Battery model: 8853862
Electric Assistance SUP item code: 4682119
Battery item code: 5094260
Electric Assistance SUP barcode: 3583784325974
Battery barcode: 3608390815586
Sales period: 01/11/2022 to 12/10/2026
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: A rechargeable electric assist motor and lithium-ion battery system designed to provide powered propulsion for compatible Decathlon kayaks and stand-up paddleboards (SUPs).
How to identify it
PSD case number: 2610-0191
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire and burns because water may infiltrate the battery, causing overheating and thermal runaway. This could lead to fire, or potential explosions.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
What to do
The product has been recalled from end users by Decathlon. We recommend that you stop using the product immediately and return it to your nearest Decathlon store for a refund.
Decathlon have also written to affected consumers and advised that affected products may be disposed of safely via their local household waste disposal site. Once the product has been disposed of, consumers should complete the Certificate of Disposal provided by Decathlon and return it to Decathlon by email for a refund. It is important that consumers check with their local centre in advance to confirm if the type of battery is accepted.
For more information, please access the Decathlon website or contact their customer services via WhatsApp at +44 (0)748 306 8343 or by email at customer.enquiries@decathlon.com.
The official notice
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