CanadaThe affected product is the SimplyGo Mini Battery Kit (model/catalogue 1116816, lot/serial number 2438V115899) from Respironics Inc. (Philips RS North America LLC). It was recalled because supplier Inventus Power reported the Texas Instruments BQ8050 chip on the battery printed circuit assembly may fault below the specified discharge over‑temperature protection threshold when the chip surface reaches 50°C or higher, effectively reducing the chip’s maximum operating temperature from 85°C to 50°C; contact the manufacturer for additional information.
What's being recalled
Companies: Respironics Inc. Also Trading As Philips RS North America LLC, 1001 Murry Ridge Lane, Murrysville, Pennsylvania, United States, 15668.
How to identify it
Affected products: SimplyGo Mini Battery Kit; Lot or serial number: 2438V115899; Model or catalogue number: 1116816
The hazard
Inventus Power, the supplier for SimplyGo Mini Standard Battery Kit, reported an issue that may lead to battery fault below the specified discharge over temperature protection threshold (85°c) on the Texas Instruments (TI) BQ8050 chip on the battery PCA (Printed Circuit Assembly) when the chip surface temperature reaches 50°c or higher, effectively reducing the maximum operating temperature for the chip from 85°c to 50°c.
What to do
Contact the manufacturer if you require additional information.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Health Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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