United KingdomRiding Times Electric Bicycle (brand Riding Times), model GT73 (marked on packaging), charger model JY546200, other identifier OK250630046775Y001, made in China, is affected. It was recalled because there is no evidence of sufficient battery protective systems, exposed wiring on the supplied plug, missing Declaration of Conformity and inadequate instructions, creating a serious fire risk if charged and left unattended overnight. The import has been rejected at the border.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Riding Times Electric Bicycle presenting a serious risk of fire.
Type: Hobby/Sports Equipment – Cycles (Powered)
Brand: Riding Times
Model: GT73 (marked on packaging not product)
Charger model: JY546200
Other product identifier: OK250630046775Y001
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: An electric bicycle with wall plug and charging unit.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2509-0333
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 there is exposed wiring on the supplied plug. There is no evidence to demonstrate that the product has been assessed using relevant UK conformity assessment procedures, as a valid Declaration of Conformity was not supplied. Improvements are also required for the product instructions. If the product is charged and left unattended overnight, a fault may occur potentially leading to the battery exploding and/or setting on 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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