Product Safety Report: Kinesis Lyfe E-Bike with Alhonga Hydraulic Brakes (2311-0023)
Product Safety Report for Kinesis Lyfe E-Bike with Alhonga Hydraulic Brakes presenting a risk of injuries.
Summary
Product: Kinesis Lyfe e-Bike with Alhonga hydraulic brakes
Hazard: Kinesis UK have identified that some of their Lyfe e-bikes, fitted with ‘Alhonga’ branded hydraulic brakes, may have the incorrect bolt length fitted.
Corrective action: A modification programme has been launched by the manufacturer.
Product information
| Type | Hobby / sports equipment – Bicycle/E-bike |
|---|---|
| Brand | Kinesis |
| Sales period of affected bikes | From September 2022 |
| Country of Origin | Taiwan |
| Product description | A two-wheeled electric bicycle fitted with ‘Alhonga’ branded hydraulic brakes. |
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Hazard
Kinesis UK have identified that some of their Lyfe e-bikes, fitted with ‘Alhonga’ branded hydraulic brakes, may have the incorrect bolt length fitted. This presents risk of injury to the user as the bolt may come out of the fork during normal riding use.
The affected bikes do not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Corrective action
The manufacturer has launched a modification programme to address the safety risk.
For further information, please access the Kinesis UK safety notice at the following link: https://www.kinesisbikes.co.uk/AdditionalDepartments/Footer-Content/Column-2/Safety-Notices/Lyfe-Front-Brake-Mount-Bolt-Issue-01112023
Additional information
PSD case number: 2311-0023
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards