VTC6

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. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 62133-2.

Published: 26 June 2020
Notifying authority: Belgium
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Distributor. Category of measure(s): Stop of sales. Date of entry into force: 25/03/2020

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/00910/20
Model: VTC6 IMR 18650 3000mAh 3,7V

Classification

Category: Electrical appliances and equipment
Risk type: Burns, Fire, Injuries
Country of origin: Not published

Product description

Battery for e-cigarettes (type 18650).