United KingdomAllegro A3, A6, M7 and A7R non-folding matte black electric bicycles with charger (plug FY006A, charger KEYU/KYLC165V55) marketed under Allegro/Allegrouk are affected. They have not been assessed for conformity, lack technical documentation, labelling and instructions, and the battery or charger could overheat and cause a fire; they do not meet the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008. The import has been rejected at the border.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Allegro e-bikes presenting a serious risk of fire.
Type: Hobby/sports equipment - Cycles (Powered)
Brand: ALLEGRO
Models: A3, A6, M7 and A7R
Plug: FY006A
Charger: KEYU/KYLC165V55
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: Non-folding electric bicycle in matte black, with charger. The product does not use a consistent brand name throughout, with both Allegrouk and Allegro appearing on the packaging / product label.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2608-0132
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The 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.
What to do
The import has been rejected at the border.
The official notice
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