Product Safety Report: Counterfeit Surron Light Bee Electric Motorcycle QL4000DY-A (2506-0024)
Product Safety Report for Counterfeit Surron Light Bee Electric Motorcycle QL4000DY-A presenting a serious risk of fire.
Summary
Product: Counterfeit Surron Light Bee Electric Motorcycle QL4000DY-A
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire as it has not been assessed using relevant UK conformity assessment procedures.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.
Product information
| Type | Motor Vehicles (including spare parts) - Motorcycles |
|---|---|
| Brand | Surron |
| Counterfeit | Yes - Counterfeit |
| Model | QL4000DY-A |
| Other product identifiers | VIN: HU3YYD1A4S0001535. Charger: P/N: 21700-Y028A-0000 & S/N: 20501060104 & QLCHG800W. Motor: 182ZW4835408 / J3A24C20551/ 11100-YQ2A-0401 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | Electric motorcycle with charging cable and plug. The documentation provided with this counterfeit product stated ‘Surron’ and not ‘Sur-Ron.’ Sur-Ron have advised that genuine Sur-Ron products are only distributed in the UK through their website: https://sur-ron.co.uk/ |
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Hazard
The electric motorbike and its components have not been assessed using relevant UK conformity assessment procedures. There is no valid technical documentation for the product and no evidence of production control. There is a lack of labelling, marking and instructions. In the absence of evidence to demonstrate the conformity of the bike, battery, and charger, it may be possible for the charger and/or battery to overheat, causing a fire.
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: 2506-0024
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
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