United KingdomAn electric motorbike sold as Bluvall (brand shown only in the manual), model SU8 Upgraded, battery charger 52V3A, identified also by SU8, PL047036 and LO015097U001 — an electric bike with wall plug and power supply. It was notified because there is a serious risk of fire: no evidence of sufficient battery protective systems, the supplied plug does not meet BS 1363 dimensions, no valid Declaration of Conformity, and charging unattended overnight may lead to battery explosion and fire; the import has been rejected at the border.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Electric Motorbike presenting a serious risk of fire.
Type: Hobby/Sports Equipment – Cycles (Powered)
Brand: Bluvall (Only on manual)
Model: SU8 Upgraded (only on manual)
Battery Charger: 52V3A
Other product identifiers: SU8, PL047036, 1/1, LO015097U001
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: An electric bike with wall plug and power supply.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2510-0227
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire as there is no evidence that it has sufficient battery protective systems in place, and the supplied plug does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363. There is no evidence to demonstrate that it has been assessed using relevant UK conformity assessment procedures, as a valid Declaration of Conformity was not supplied. If the product is charged and left unattended overnight, a fault may occur potentially leading to the battery exploding and a fire starting. Improvements are also required for the product instructions.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 and the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.
What to do
The import has been rejected at the border.
The official notice
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