United KingdomThe Forever Electric Bike (brand Forever), model DX48Z-30BT, identifier OK250628046707, made in China, is an electric bike with a wall plug and power supply being reported in the UK. It was rejected at the border because it presents a serious risk of fire: there is no valid technical documentation or evidence of production control, inadequate labelling/marking/instructions, and the supplied plug does not meet BS1363; the bike, battery and charger may overheat. The import has been rejected at the border.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Forever Electric Bike presenting a serious risk of fire.
Type: Hobby/sports Equipment - Cycles (Powered)
Brand: Forever
Additional Identifiers: DX48Z-30BT, OK250628046707
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: An electric bike with wall plug and power supply.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2510-0009
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire because the bicycle 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, and the plug supplied with the product does not meet the requirements of BS1363. 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 and the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.
What to do
The import has been rejected at the border.
The official notice
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