Product Safety Report: Eskute C100 Plus Electric Bicycle (2610-0010)
Product Safety Report for Eskute C100 Plus Electric Bicycle presenting a risk of injuries.
Summary
Product: Eskute C100 Plus Electric Bicycle
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of injuries because it has an unfitted single action throttle, which allows the bike to operate as a motorbike up to a speed of 24.9km/h without pedalling.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.
Product information
| Type | Hobby/sports equipment - Cycles (Powered) |
|---|---|
| Brand | Eskute |
| Bike model | C100 Plus |
| Charger model | HLT-180-2401500 |
| Product carton identifiers | ES-26P-GN |
| Frame number | HX2026037293 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | Electric bike with wall plug and other accessories. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of injuries because it has an unfitted single action throttle, which allows the bike to operate as a motorbike up to a speed of 24.9km/h without pedalling. This could lead to the user travelling too fast and losing control, leading to injuries. The welds and joins on the product are also inadequate, and will quickly corrode and fail. The product was also supplied without an instruction manual.
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.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2610-0010
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards