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🧸 Product FR December 9, 2021

ds — ds7 crossback e-tense voiture de tourisme

les électrodes des batteries de traction peuvent être mal alignées. cela pourrait entraîner un court-circuit entre les électrodes et entraîner une fuite thermique de la batterie, provoquant ainsi l’émission de fumée toxique sans flamme.

In electric cars, misaligned traction battery electrodes may cause a short circuit, leading to a thermal runaway in the battery. This can release toxic smoke without flames.
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This alert was reported 1743 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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121 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 17, 2026
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What is this? This is about some DS cars. A problem with the car’s battery may cause smoke without fire.

What's happening? The battery’s parts may not line up right. This could make the battery overheat and give off toxic smoke.

Does this affect me? If you own one of these DS cars, you might be at risk.

What should I do? Stop driving the car and call your dealer. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell from the smoke.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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ds
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Type: automobiles et moyens de déplacement · Category: automobiles, motos, scooters · Hazard: incendie · les électrodes des batteries de traction peuvent être mal alignées. cela pourrait entraîner un court-circuit entre les électrodes et entraîner une fuite thermique de la batterie, provoquant ainsi l’émission de fumée toxique sans flamme.

First published
December 9, 2021
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/48618/rapex

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
ds — ds7 crossback e-tense voiture de tourisme. In electric cars, misaligned traction battery electrodes may cause a short circuit, leading to a thermal runaway in the battery. This can release toxic smoke without flames.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 9, 2021 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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