Product Safety Report: Gicinu Electric Bicycle (2510-0226)
Product Safety Report for Gicinu Electric Bicycle presenting a serious risk of fire.
Summary
Product: Gicinu Electric Bicycle
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 | Gicinu |
| Model | SK8 |
| Smart Charger | Okound, 48V12AH |
| Plug | Ubill, UBL8008 |
| Frame Serial No | 254122502010431 |
| Product carton identifiers | PL048370, 1/2, LO015466U001 |
| Other product ID | Eleior Siodp Suoieuip E-Bike |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | A folding electric bicycle with replaceable batteries. The product also includes a wall plug and power supply. |
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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. There is a lack of labelling, marking and warnings, and the product 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.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2510-0226
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards