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Lithium-ion battery / cell — recall

Consumer goods · South Korea · 2026-01-30 · China-origin

Hazard: During the manufacturing process of the…Origin: China

Lekan Lithium-ion battery cells may have damaged separators from manufacturing

Country	South Korea
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2026-01-30
Country of origin	China
Manufacturer	Lekan Co., Ltd.
Model identifiers	RLB-18V-LI60 / 전지
Hazard description	During the manufacturing process of the battery's production line, the possibility of damage to the battery cell's separator was identified. This leads to a risk of fire due to internal short-circuiting even under normal charging conditions. Immediately after connecting the battery charger, internal short-circuiting can cause sparks, flames, and smoke, and there is a risk of damage to surrounding equipment and buildings due to fire. Particularly in multi-use spaces such as commercial and public facilities, there is a possibility of escalation to human casualties.
Remedy	Consumers who own the affected battery should immediately stop using and charging it. After disconnecting it from the charger, store it in a safe place and proceed with collection, exchange, or refund measures according to the procedures guided by the seller's website recall notice (https://buly.kr/3u4Lsx7), recall notice text message, and customer service.
Recall number	4128
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	Marketplaces may delist the same or similar products, freeze or force-remove inventory (e.g. Amazon FBA) and notify past buyers.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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