🚨 Preventive safety recall for Kahe POD 160 blue batteries 👉 INFO

Preventive safety recall for Kahe POD 160 (Kahe POD) batteries

At Kahe , your safety is our top priority.

As part of a preventive safety recall , Kahe is replacing all “blue” batteries in Kahe POD and Kahe POD 160 sold before 12/31/2024 free of charge .

Battery model concerned


Intended for Kahe POD and Kahe POD 160



For what ?

This replacement reflects our desire to go beyond the mandatory standards applicable to batteries.

Analyses show that contact with seawater can, under certain conditions, lead to a risk of battery combustion. These conditions can result in particular from:

  • or use that does not comply with safety instructions (e.g. handling the battery with wet hands, opening the Kahe Pod without first drying it, or storing it in a humid environment, etc.),

  • or a loss of watertightness of the device (e.g. crack after impact).

Although these cases remain extremely rare, we have decided to take immediate preventive action to eliminate any risk to our users.


🚨 What to do if you are affected

  1. Stop using your Kahe POD (160) equipped with blue battery as a precaution.
  2. Contact us to enter the free replacement process.

📞 Dedicated assistance: +33 (0)7 66 71 29 28
📩 hello@kahe-nautic.com

Even though the risks are extremely low, we prefer to act immediately to guarantee your safety and peace of mind.

This recall has been notified to the relevant authorities in accordance with product safety regulations.

FAQ

1. Why this recall?

This replacement reflects our desire to go beyond the mandatory standards applicable to batteries. 

Analyses show that contact with seawater can, under certain conditions, lead to a risk of battery combustion. These conditions can result in particular from:

  • or use that does not comply with safety instructions (e.g. handling the battery with wet hands, opening the Kahe Pod without first drying it, or storing it in a humid environment, etc.),
  • or a loss of watertightness of the device (e.g. crack after impact).

Although these cases remain extremely rare, we have decided to take immediate preventive action to eliminate any risk to our users.
As a precaution, we have decided to replace all affected batteries free of charge .

2. Which products are affected?
  • ✅ Batteries for Kahe POD 160 (formerly Kahe POD) purchased before 12/31/2024 (blue batteries)
  • ❌ Not affected: Kahe POD 160 batteries purchased in 2025 (black batteries)
3. What should I do?
  1. Stop using your Kahe POD or Kahe POD 160 immediately.
  2. Take the blue battery to an approved recycling center (waste disposal center) 

Can't find a drop-off point?
You can locate the nearest recycling center via:

  • https://www.ecosystem.eco/ (France)
  • https://www.corepile.fr/
  • Or contact your town hall

3. Send us the deposit certificate (document provided by email).

4. What will I receive?

A new, latest-generation battery , fully secure and efficient. 👉 Delivery expected from January 2026 .

5. Will I pay anything?

No. The operation is completely free : transport, replacement, possible revision.

6. What happens if I don't change my battery?

For your safety, we ask that you immediately stop using your Kahe POD (160) until the battery has been replaced.

⚠️ Using the product before replacement poses a safety risk. Kahe disclaims any warranty in the event of use not in accordance with this safety recommendation.

7. When will I receive my new battery?

Production is underway. Deliveries will begin in January 2026. You will be regularly informed by email about the progress.

8. Who to contact for more information?

📞 Support: +33 (0)7 66 71 29 28
📩 hello@kahe-nautic.com

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