VTC6
Battery for e-cigarettes (type 18650).
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Burns, Fire, Injuries
- Kategori
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Fare
- An external short circuit can occur in the battery, leading to an internal temperature and pressure increase. The battery and the device it is used for can consequently explode, releasing shrapnel and or/leading to a fire.
- Origin
- Unknown
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What is this? A type of battery called VTC6 can overheat, catch fire, or explode if it is damaged or short-circuited.
What's happening? Some of these batteries may have a flaw that lets them overheat quickly. This can cause burns, fires, or flying pieces.
Does this affect me? If you own a device with this battery in Belgium or the Netherlands, you could be at risk.
What should I do? Stop using the device right away. Ask a pharmacist or doctor if you need help checking your product.
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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns, Fire, Injuries · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: An external short circuit can occur in the battery, leading to an internal temperature and pressure increase. The battery and the device it is used for can consequently explode, releasing shrapnel and or/leading to a fire. · Origin: Unknown
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