Product Safety Report: RadWagon 4 E-Bikes (2209-0264)
Product safety report for RadWagon 4 E-Bikes presenting a risk of injuries due to certain manufacturing deficiencies on ribbed sidewall tyres increasing the likelihood of tyre blowout.
Summary
Product: RadWagon 4 E-Bikes with ribbed sidewall tyres.
Hazard: The products presents an injuries hazard as the tyres are susceptible to blowout and rapid deflation.
Corrective action: RadWagon have launched a replacement programme for affected tyres.
Product information
| Type | Machinery - E-Bike |
|---|---|
| Product identifiers | Serial Numbers: RW4F20B0500 through RW4A22B2600 (RW4 refers to the bicycle model, following three digits refer to the month and year of the frame’s production with a letter representing the month, the 7th character “B” represents the contract manufacturer, and the last four digits “xxxx” refers to running serial number through the noted month). |
| Product description | Electric cargo bike of 2000mm length, 600mm stand over hight, 1104 mm-1198mm handlebar height and total weight of 34.8kg. |
| Country of Origin | Thailand |
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Hazard
Rad has identified that certain manufacturing deficiencies on certain tyres can increase the likelihood of tyre bead detachment from the rim or reduce resistance to blowouts. Additionally, the products require proper alignment of the rim strip on top of the rim but underneath the tyre tube for proper operation. If the rim strip is not properly aligned, tyre tube punctures can occur and a tyre tube could rapidly deflate. Rad has also determined that some of the tyres specified for the RadWagon 4 are not suitably resistant to external damage and flats. If a tyre bursts or rapidly deflates during use, the rider may fall and experience injuries. Tyres with a ‘ribbed’ sidewall are in scope of this issue, and tyres with a ‘smooth’ sidewall are not affected.
Corrective action
Rad have introduced a modification programme to replace the existing e-bikes with ribbed sidewalls with new tyres. For further information, please visit the Rad Power Bikes website at: https://radpowerbikes.eu/pages/087148231835
Additional information
PSD case number: 2209-0264
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards