Product Safety Report: URLIFE T2 Electric Bike sold via Amazon (2608-0135)
Product Safety Report for URLIFE T2 Electric Bike presenting a serious risk of fire.
Summary
Product: URLIFE T2 Electric Bike
Hazard: The electric bike and its components have not been assessed using relevant UK conformity assessment procedures, and the bike was supplied with a non-compliant adaptor.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and the listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Product information
| Type | Hobby/Sports Equipment - Cycles (Powered) |
|---|---|
| Brand | URLIFE |
| Model | T2 |
| Product code / SKU | XOD6337332, T2-BLACK-U, 179/196 |
| Plug | NF-004 |
| Charger | JY-546200 |
| Amazon ASIN | B0H1Q21LGG |
| Manufacturer | Shenzhen Yiqixing Trading Co., Ltd |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | Electric bike with wall plug and charger. |
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Hazard
The electric bike and its components have not been assessed using relevant UK conformity assessment procedures. There is insufficient technical documentation, and a valid Declaration of Conformity was not provided to demonstrate that the e-bike and its lithium-ion battery system had been designed and manufactured in accordance with the applicable safety requirements. In the event of a fault, the battery could overheat, enter thermal runaway and cause a fire.
The product was also supplied with an additional non-compliant two-pin plug which does not conform to BS 1363.
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.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon)
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2608-0135
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards