Product Safety Report: Unbranded Electric Mountain Bike sold via Alibaba (2506-0036)

Product Safety Report for Unbranded Electric Mountain Bike presenting a serious risk of fire and injuries.

Summary

Product: Unbranded Electric Mountain Bike

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire and injuries as there is no evidence to demonstrate the conformity or safety of the bike, battery or charger.

Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Alibaba)

Product information

Type Hobby / sports equipment - Cycles (Powered)
Model Promax, L. Starry Blue (only on box)
Charger Model KYLC336V55
Plug Model YB006
Additional identifiers 490, OK250315042490, OKUK23, OK250315042490U001, 15T32430286.
Country of Origin China
Product Description Electric mountain bike with power supply and charging cable.
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The electric mountain bike and its components have not been assessed using relevant UK conformity assessment procedures. There is no valid technical documentation for the product and no evidence of production control. There is a lack of labelling, marking and instructions. In the absence of evidence to demonstrate the conformity of the bike, battery, and charger, it may be possible for the charger and/or battery to overheat, causing a fire.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Alibaba)

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2506-0036

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Updates to this page

Published 2 July 2025
Last updated 16 September 2025 show all updates
  1. Amendment to remove brand name at request of notifying authority.

  2. First published.