Product Safety Report: Q.ik Pilot X7 E-Bike (2606-0217)
Product Safety Report for Q.ik Pilot X7 E-Bike presenting a serious risk of fire.
Summary
Product: Q.ik Pilot X7 E-Bike
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire because it is supplied with a two-pin plug with no fuse.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.
Product information
| Type | Hobby/sports equipment – Cycles (Powered) |
|---|---|
| Brand | Q.ik |
| Model | Pilot X7 |
| Charger | Unbranded/FY-4202000 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | Folding e-bike with power supply and wall plug. |
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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 1363. 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, and instruction manual. A valid Declaration of Conformity was not supplied with the machinery.
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
The import has been rejected at the border.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2606-0217
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards