Product Safety Report: Electric Bike, V20 PRO (2510-0139)
Product Safety Report for Electric Bike, V20 PRO presenting a serious risk of fire.
Summary
Product: Electric Bike, V20 PRO
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire because the electric bike and its components have not been assessed using the relevant UK conformity assessment procedures.
Corrective action: Import rejected at the border and destroyed.
Product information
| Type | Hobby/sports equipment - Cycles (Powered) |
|---|---|
| Model | V20Pro |
| Product identifiers | DESDS21 |
| Two Pin Plug Model | NF-004 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | An electric bike with wall plug and power adapter. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire because the electric bike and its components have not been assessed using the relevant UK conformity assessment procedures and there is no technical documentation or evidence of production control. There is also a risk of foreseeable misuse due to the lack of warnings and instructions on the product, including those relating to the use of PPE.
The product was also provided with a plug that does not conform to BS 1363 because it has no fuse link. A fuse link is required to ensure the safe operation of the product under fault conditions, and it’s absence could lead to the plug overheating and/or exploding.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 or the Plugs and Sockets etc (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Corrective action
Import rejected at the border and destroyed.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2510-0139
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards