Product Safety Report: Bluvall Folding Electric Bike (2510-0219)
Product Safety Report for Bluvall Folding Electric Bike presenting a serious risk of fire.
Summary
Product: Bluvall Folding Electric Bike
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire as there is no evidence it has sufficient battery protective systems in place.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.
Product information
| Type | Hobby/Sports Equipment – Cycles (Powered) |
|---|---|
| Brand | Bluvall |
| Battery Charger | 48V3A |
| Battery | 072B-13S. |
| Plug | Ubill, UBL8008 |
| Additional Product Identifiers | Z01 (potentially model number, only on manual) |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | A folding electric bike with wall plug, charging supply, and detachable battery. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire as there is no evidence that it has sufficient battery protective systems in place. There is no evidence to demonstrate that the product has been assessed using relevant UK conformity assessment procedures, as a valid Declaration of Conformity was not supplied. Improvements are also required for the product instructions, marking and labelling. Additionally, the product can reach speeds in excess of the maximum permissible, and it was supplied with a plug that does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 and the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2510-0219
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards