Serious Consumer Product Accidents: Fire Involving Recalled Speaker (October 30)
Overview
On October 30, 2026, the Consumer Affairs Agency announced 24 serious product accidents reported under Article 35, Paragraph 1 of the Consumer Product Safety Act. As a special item, it cited the recall (collection and replacement) of a rechargeable speaker imported by Anker Japan Co., Ltd. The document also lists open-flue gas instantaneous water heaters, electric shavers, chargers with built-in lithium batteries, and other products.
Key points
- The announcement covers 24 serious product accidents.
- The special item is the recall (collection and replacement) of a rechargeable speaker imported by Anker Japan Co., Ltd.
- Article 35, Paragraph 1 of the Consumer Product Safety Act is cited as the basis for reporting the accidents.
Overview
The announcement concerns serious product accidents reported under Article 35, Paragraph 1 of the Consumer Product Safety Act.
The announcement date is October 30, 2026.
Details
The announcement covers 24 cases. The special item is the recall (collection and replacement) of a rechargeable speaker imported by Anker Japan Co., Ltd.
The document lists open-flue gas instantaneous water heaters (for city gas), electric shavers (3), rechargeable speakers, chargers with built-in lithium batteries (7), electric-assist bicycles, rechargeable stick-type vacuum cleaners, built-in dishwashers, lithium-ion batteries for fan-equipped clothing (2), electric hot plates, mobile phones (smartphones), electric kettles, portable air conditioners, rechargeable lighting fixtures, electric refrigerators, and tablet devices.
The announcement is titled “Serious Consumer Product Accidents: Fire Involving Recalled Speaker (Rechargeable) (October 30).” It is in PDF format, with a file size of 348.1 KB.