United KingdomThe Forever XT600 electric bike (Brand: Forever; Model: XT600; battery charger model DZL3612-01-JH; frame serial number 22400402998) is affected. It was recalled because there is no evidence it has sufficient battery protective systems or a valid Declaration of Conformity and it presents a serious risk of fire—charging and leaving it unattended overnight could lead to battery explosion and fire, and the instructions require improvement. The import was rejected at the border and destroyed.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Forever XT600 Electric Bike presenting a serious risk of fire.
Type: Hobby/Sports Equipment – Cycles (Powered)
Brand: Forever
Model: XT600
Battery charger model: DZL3612-01-JH
Frame serial number: 22400402998
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: An electric bike with wall plug and power supply.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2510-0224
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. 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 to the product instructions.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.
What to do
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
The official notice
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