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Windgoo B20 Electric Bike — fire risk

UK OPSSMedium riskFireSold on eBayNov 20, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Windgoo B20 Electric Bike — fire risk

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Hazard

The product presents a risk of fire as it has been identified that when the electric bike is being charged, it is possible for the lithium-ion batteries to go into failure mode, potentially leading to a thermal runaway and fire. Additionally, the responsible person has been unable to supply documentation to the satisfaction of the National Regulator that it meets the essential safety requirements. The instructions provided with the product were deemed insufficient as they did not contain all the required safety information. The product does not meet the requirements of The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.

Remedy

Removal of the listing by the online marketplace (eBay). We strongly recommend that owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

A black electric bicycle with two small red and black wheels, black seat and handlebars.

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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