2024.08.14 Safety Report: Electric Bike Conversion Kit, EBK-N005-RR
14 August 2024
The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Electric Bike Conversion Kit, EBK-N005-RR
Type
Machinery - E-Bike Conversion Kit
Country of origin
China
Product description
E-Bike conversion kit for a standard bicycle.
Model
EBK-N005-RR
Controller
LY-202308-N
Product carton identifiers
G1065-EBK-N005-RR
Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of injuries as the supplied crankshaft sensor, which checks if the rider is pedalling to allow the assist mode, and also the supplied brake levers, which cut off the power to the hub when operated, were not connected. The electric bicycle could be used as is in an electric motorcycle mode up to 34km/h, in excess of the maximum permissible speed for an electrically assisted pedal cycle. The unexpected and excessive speed could cause the rider to lose control and fall from the cycle.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border.
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