Product Safety Report: G-FORCE Electric Bike DE-S (2605-0022)
Product Safety Report for G-FORCE Electric Bike DE-S presenting a risk of Fire.
Summary
Product: G-FORCE Electric Bike DE-S
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire because the plug adaptor supplied does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363 and cannot make a secure connection with a UK plug socket.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border
Product information
| Type | Hobby/sports equipment - Cycles (Powered) |
|---|---|
| Brand | G-FORCE |
| eBike model | DE-S |
| Charger model | BC480704 |
| Battery model | GL4845 |
| eBike serial number | FUNAGEU2504030121 |
| Charger serial number | AP2505HE 000123 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | A black electric bike with power supply and wall plug for charging. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire because the plug adaptor supplied does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363 and cannot make a secure connection with a UK plug socket. Over time, this leads to the adaptor overheating and catching fire. The supplied plug also does not have capacity for a fuse. A fuse is required to ensure the safe operation of the product under fault conditions, and its absence could lead to the plug exploding and/or catching fire.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 or the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2605-0022
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards