United KingdomORBEA Optima MY 2019 and 2020 urban e-bikes with a stamped code containing “19A” are affected. They were recalled because the welded joint in the middle of the frame may fail, causing the frame to break and potentially injure the rider. Owners should stop riding immediately and take the bike to their closest Orbea dealer for a replacement frame.
What's being recalled
Product Recall for ORBEA Optima MY 2019 and 2020 E-Bike presenting a risk of injuries.
Type: Hobby/sports equipment – Cycle Parts – Frames/Stems
Brand: ORBEA
Model: OPTIMA MY 2019 and 2020
Country of Origin: Spain
Product Description: Urban-style e-bike. To check whether a bicycle is included in the recall, locate the stamped code as pictured above for “19A.” If the code contains 19A, the bicycle belongs to the affected batch and is subject to recall.
How to identify it
PSD case number: 2607-0306
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a risk of injuries as the welded joint in the middle of the frame may fail. This could cause the frame to break during use, causing the user to fall and receive injuries.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.
What to do
The product has been recalled from end users by ORBEA UK.
Affected consumers should stop riding the bike immediately and take it to their closest Orbea dealer for a replacement frame.
Dealers should use the KIDE platform to open a claim with ORBEA.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Office for Product Safety and Standards, collected from Office for Product Safety and Standards. Check the original before you act on it.
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