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🧸 Product DE BG IE LV PL March 22, 2024

OSRAM — BATTERYstart 260

9000-mAh lithium battery starting aid with a rapid-charge function for 12V vehicles. Product sold online, in particular via eBay with article number 256330022004.

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OSRAM — BATTERYstart 260
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Fire
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard
The product may not shut down the electricity supply when in standby mode. In proximity to a lithium-ion battery there is the risk of a thermal breakdown and fire.
Origin
Germany

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
Barcode (GTIN): 4062172264341
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 797 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.
📈 Timeline
11 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 28, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is a car battery booster made by OSRAM. It can start a car if the battery is weak.

What's happening? Some of these boosters may not turn off the power when not in use. If placed near a lithium-ion battery, it could cause a fire.

Does this affect me? If you own one of these boosters in Germany, Bulgaria, Ireland, Latvia, or Poland, you may be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need help finding a safe replacement.

🤖 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
OSRAM
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The product may not shut down the electricity supply when in standby mode. In proximity to a lithium-ion battery there is the risk of a thermal breakdown and fire. · Origin: Germany

First published
March 22, 2024
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10011997

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?
OSRAM — BATTERYstart 260. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The product may not shut down the electricity supply when in standby mode. In proximity to a lithium-ion battery there is the risk of a thermal breakdown and fire. · Origin: Germany
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 22, 2024 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Bulgaria, Ireland, Latvia, and Poland.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ 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 ec.europa.eu.

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