Vacuum cleaner "non -genuine" battery fire accident ... Is it legally a problem in the first place?

Battery packs imported in Sumito, where the accident occurred (from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry website)

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry announced on October 29 that there have been many accidents that seem to have emerged from non -genuine battery packs that can be attached to cordless vacuum cleaners in Dyson (Chiyoda -ku, Tokyo).The target products are Sumito Shoten (bankruptcy on October 5, 2021) and Roy Japan (Sakai City), each imported from overseas, and has already begun recall, but the Independent Product Evaluation Technology Institute.A survey by the Organization (NITE) confirmed that even if stored without charging and discharging, the parts on the foundation could generate heat and fire.[Image] Is your vacuum cleaner okay?The Battery Pack Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry with burnt surface will be carefully stopped using the target product immediately and keeps it safely stored in a metal container such as a pot or empty can without discarding.I am calling.In addition, the collection method and the disposal method will be announced at a later date.In the first place, is there no problem manufacturing and selling non -genuine products of manufacturers?I asked NITE and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.

What is the difference from the genuine product?

First, I asked the NITE product safety center.Q.First, please tell us about the difference between genuine and non -genuine products.Also, will the products manufactured with permission from the manufacturer be treated as non -genuine products?Or is it different from non -genuine products?The person in charge "The genuine product refers to the parts that are included for the product or sold for the product by the company that manufactures, imports, and sells the product itself. On the other hand, the non -genuine product is so -called compatible.It refers to other companies that are sold as goods. Some non -genuine products are manufactured with permission from the product body manufacturer, but I think whether or not to call it a genuine product will be the judgment of the main body manufacturer..When a business operator manufactures or imports an electrical product, it is said that the "PSE mark" must be displayed after performing procedures based on the Electrical Appliance Safety Law.Was the PSE mark displayed in a non -genuine battery pack for cordless vacuum cleaners imported by Sumito Shoten?The person in charge "The PSE mark was displayed. However, this mark is displayed by self -match confirmation to the legal safety standard, so it is unknown whether the business operator actually performed legal obligations.".To know the accident caused by non -genuine products.The person in charge "If an accident with a product, including non -genuine products, will be announced on the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's website. At that time, the model number and the production period of the target product will be described, so if you are aware of it, confirm.Please "Q.If you buy an accident without knowing that it is a non -genuine product, is there a public window that complains for complaints and damage?Person in charge "If you have trouble with product accidents, please call the consumer hotline" 188 ". It will be connected to the consumer life center of your municipality and the consumer life consultation desk.So let's consult (when it is connected to the consultation, a call fee is incurred. Not eligible for a mobile phone calling service), and we asked the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Safety Group Product Safety Division Product Accident Countermeasures Office.。Q.Accidents of non -genuine battery packs of cordless vacuum cleaners imported by Sumito Shoten and Roi Japan are increasing.Is there no problem manufacturing and selling the manufacturer's non -genuine products?Person in charge "There is no law for regulating the manufacturing and sales of non -genuine products, so there is no problem in legal.".It seems that the PSE mark was displayed in the product that had an accident.Did Sumito Shoten and Roi Japan display the PSE mark after formal procedures?The person in charge "I do not know how the store and Roy Japan displayed the PSE mark. We will investigate in detail in the future."

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