United KingdomThe affected product is the Fafrees e-bike, model FF20 CUV (black e-bike with battery and charger), sold via Amazon as ASIN B0H36CV39S; charger model BC010546030 and battery model XZ-480DXL-13-18 are identified. It was recalled because the charger’s plug features an incorrectly rated fuse link and there is no evidence of UK conformity assessment, creating a serious risk of overheating and fire and failing the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008. The import was rejected at the border and the online marketplace listing has been removed.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Fafrees E-Bike sold via Amazon presenting a serious risk of fire.
Type: Hobby/sports equipment - Cycles (Powered)
Brand: Fafrees
Model: FF20 CUV
Charger model: BC010546030
Battery model: XZ-480DXL-13-18
Amazon ASIN: B0H36CV39S
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: Black e-bike with a battery and charger.
How to identify it
PSD notification numbers: 2609-0133
Notifying Authority: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire as the charger’s plug features a fuse link that is incorrectly rated. A compliant, correctly rated fuse is required to ensure the safe operation of the product under fault conditions. Without a fuse, the product may overheat and catch fire. Additionally, there is no evidence that the product has been assessed using relevant UK conformity assessment procedures as a valid Declaration of Conformity was not supplied. In the absence of evidence to demonstrate the conformity of the product, it may be possible for it to overheat and catch 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. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
The official notice
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