United KingdomElectric Bike V20 PRO (model V20Pro, product identifier DESDS21) is an electric bike with wall plug and power adapter supplied with a two‑pin plug model NF‑004. It was recalled because it presents a serious risk of fire: it has not been assessed to UK conformity procedures, lacks technical documentation and warnings/instructions, and its plug has no required fuse link which could cause overheating or explosion; it does not meet the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 or the Plugs and Sockets etc (Safety) Regulations 1994. Imports were rejected at the border and destroyed.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Electric Bike, V20 PRO presenting a serious risk of fire.
Type: Hobby/sports equipment - Cycles (Powered)
Model: V20Pro
Product identifiers: DESDS21
Two Pin Plug Model: NF-004
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: An electric bike with wall plug and power adapter.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2510-0139
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire because the electric bike and its components have not been assessed using the relevant UK conformity assessment procedures and there is no technical documentation or evidence of production control. There is also a risk of foreseeable misuse due to the lack of warnings and instructions on the product, including those relating to the use of PPE.
The product was also provided with a plug that does not conform to BS 1363 because it has no fuse link. A fuse link is required to ensure the safe operation of the product under fault conditions, and it’s absence could lead to the plug overheating and/or exploding.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 or the Plugs and Sockets etc (Safety) Regulations 1994.
What to do
Import rejected at the border and destroyed.
The official notice
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