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Brompton Electric Bikes — falls risk

UK OPSSFallsApr 1, 2022

Hazard

The product presents a risk of injuries as it has been identified that if an object of a certain size becomes trapped between the bike’s mudguard stay and tyre, it can result in the mudguard getting caught on the tyre and the bike’s wheel rotation becoming inhibited or stopping suddenly. If this happens, it is possible for the rider to fall and injure themselves. The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery Regulations 2008.

Remedy

The product has been recalled from end users. For further information on the recall, please access the following link: https://www.brompton.com/electric-upgrades .

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users

Product description

Electric folding bicycle. This corrective action applies to products which haven’t already had a new mudguard stay fitted as part of the Brompton Electric Upgrades Programme.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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