United KingdomV8 E‑Bike model V8-250809BYQ (charger LBC053546020, carton AP2508HH011091), an electric-assisted bicycle with “KENDA” on the tyres and originating from China, is affected. The import was rejected at the UK border because it presents a high risk of injury: it allows two riders but the second‑rider foot plate is too close to the pedals creating entanglement and loss of control, the front mud guard is incorrectly positioned, labelling/marking are inadequate, and the supplied plug does not meet BS 1363 or fit UK sockets; it fails the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 and the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for V8 E-Bike presenting a high risk of injuries.
Type: Hobby/sports equipment - Cycles (Powered)
Model: V8-250809BYQ
Charger: LBC053546020
Product Carton Identifiers: AP2508HH011091
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: Electric-assisted bicycle with ‘KENDA’ on the tyres.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2601-0351
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a high risk of injuries as it has space for two riders, but the foot plate for the second rider, or passenger, is too close to the pedals. This could lead to the passenger and rider becoming entangled and losing control of the bicycle. The front mud guard is also incorrectly positioned, and improvements are required to the product labelling and marking. The product is also sold with a plug that does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363, has no capacity for a fuse and is incompatible with a UK plug socket.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 or the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.
What to do
The import has been rejected at the border.
The official notice
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