Product Safety Report: KENDA Electric Bike (2609-0123)
Product Safety Report for KENDA Electric Bike presenting a serious risk of fire.
Summary
Product: KENDA Electric Bike
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire because it is supplied with a non-compliant two-pin plug that does not incorporate a fuse and therefore does not meet the requirements of BS 1362.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.
Product information
| Type | Hobby/sports equipment - Cycles (Powered) |
|---|---|
| Frame number | MQMV2025050065 |
| Barcode | 2502060273 |
| Battery pack model | HYY1859045 |
| Charger model | LBC047546030H |
| Charger barcode | AP2502HB060273 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | A black electric bike with two black wheel tyres with “KENDA” written in white. Lithium-ion battery and charger supplied with the product. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire because it is supplied with a non-compliant two-pin plug that does not incorporate a fuse and therefore does not meet the requirements of BS 1362. In the event of a fault or overcurrent, there is no adequate protection, which may lead to overheating and a risk of fire. Additionally, improvements are required to the documentation, markings, instruction manual, and Declaration of Conformity.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 or the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.
OPSS has published statutory guidelines on lithium-ion battery safety for e-bikes, which are available at the following link: Statutory guidelines on lithium-ion battery safety for e-bikes - GOV.UK
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border.
Additional information
PSD notification numbers: 2609-0123, 2609-0127 and 2609-0120
Notifying Authority: Local Authority Trading Standards