United KingdomThe AMYET G60 e-bike (brand AMYET; model V9‑G60 on the box, G60 on the product; carton IDs SYS29384, B66 4RN, GAOQI, GAOQI‑G60BLACK‑3) originating from China is affected. It was identified as presenting a high risk of fire because there is no evidence of conformity assessment, the supplied Declaration of Conformity did not match the product, there is no valid technical documentation or production control, and there is a lack of labelling, marking and instructions, so it may overheat and ignite and does not meet the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008. The import was rejected at the border and destroyed.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for AMYET G60 E-Bike presenting a high risk of fire.
Type: Hobby/sports equipment - Cycles (Powered)
Brand: AMYET
Model: V9-G60 (on box), G60 (on product)
Product Carton Identifiers: SYS29384, B66 4RN, GAOQI, GAOQI-G60BLACK-3
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: E-bike with wall plug and power supply.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2605-0112
Notifying Authority: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
There is no evidence that the product has been assessed using relevant UK conformity assessment procedures, as the supplied Declaration of Conformity did not match the product. 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 product, it may be possible for the product to overheat and ignite, causing a fire.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.
OPSS has published statutory guidelines on lithium-ion battery safety for e-bikes, which are available at the following link: Statutory guidelines on lithium-ion battery safety for e-bikes - GOV.UK
What to do
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
The official notice
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