Product Safety Report: Eng Fitness EAGLE E-Bike (2210-0088)
Product Safety Report for Eng Fitness EAGLE E-Bike presenting a high risk of injuries as the maximum speed of the electric motor exceeds 25 km/h using just a thumb throttle.
Summary
Product: Eng Fitness EAGLE E-Bike
Hazard: The product poses a high risk of injuries as the maximum speed of the electric motor exceeds 25 km/h, using only a thumb throttle, which could cause great harm to a pedestrian if an accident were to occur.
Corrective action: Import rejected at the border
Product information
| Type | Machinery – E-Bike |
|---|---|
| SKU | BK16 |
| Barcode | 5060774552766 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | Electric bicycle with lithium battery |
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Hazard
The product poses a high risk of injuries as the maximum speed of the electric motor exceeds 25 km/h, using only a thumb throttle, which could cause harm to a pedestrian if an accident were to occur. The applicable standard (BS EN 15194:2017) requires that two independent applying actions shall be required to start the electrical assistance mode (e.g. power switch and forward pedalling activation).
The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.
Corrective action
Import rejected at the border
Additional information
PSD case number: 2210-0088
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards