Product Safety Report: V8 E-Bike (2601-0351)
Product Safety Report for V8 E-Bike presenting a high risk of injuries.
Summary
Product: V8 E-Bike
Hazard: The product presents a high risk of injuries as the spacing of the footplates and mud guards is incorrect and can cause entanglement and loss of control.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.
Product information
| Type | Hobby/sports equipment - Cycles (Powered) |
|---|---|
| Model | V8-250809BYQ |
| Charger | LBC053546020 |
| Product Carton Identifiers | AP2508HH011091 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | Electric-assisted bicycle with ‘KENDA’ on the tyres. |
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Hazard
The product presents a high risk of injuries as it has space for two riders, but the foot plate for the second rider, or passenger, is too close to the pedals. This could lead to the passenger and rider becoming entangled and losing control of the bicycle. The front mud guard is also incorrectly positioned, and improvements are required to the product labelling and marking. The product is also sold with a plug that does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363, has no capacity for a fuse and is incompatible with a UK plug socket.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 or the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2601-0351
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards