United KingdomThe VGLIMOTOR E-Motorbike (brand VGLIMOTOR), model VMX105, is an e-motorbike with wall plug and charger originating from China, identified by PSD notification number 2606-0220. It was rejected because it is supplied with a two‑pin plug that cannot incorporate a fuse and does not meet BS 1363, presenting a serious risk of fire, and because required documentation, markings and a Declaration of Conformity were not supplied. The import has been rejected at the border.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for VGLIMOTOR E-Motorbike presenting a serious risk of fire.
Type: Hobby/sports equipment - Cycles (Powered)
Brand: VGLIMOTOR
Model: VMX105
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: E-motorbike with wall plug and charger.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2606-0220
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire because it is supplied with a two-pin plug that cannot incorporate a fuse and therefore does not meet the requirements of BS 1363. In the event of a fault or overcurrent, there is no adequate protection, which may lead to overheating and a risk of fire. Additionally, improvements are required to the documentation, markings, and instruction manual. A valid Declaration of Conformity was not supplied with the machinery.
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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