EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hobby/sports equipment
Bicycle Simplon — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02136/25
Summary
The adapters do not guarantee a permanently stable fixation of the brake disc because the adapter or locking ring of the adapter loosens over time and may fall onto the axle. As a result, the brake disc may detach from the adapter and become entangled, which may result in reduced or total lack of braking power, leading to injuries. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation.
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Product
Bicycle — Simplon
- Brand
- Simplon
- Name / model
- Inissio Gravel, Kiaro Disc, Pavo Disc 2, Pride II, Pride TRI, Silkcarbon, Spotlight II, Spotlight II ETD
- Category
- Hobby/sports equipment
- Simplon bicycles. Various models and colours.
What is the risk?
- The adapters do not guarantee a permanently stable fixation of the brake disc because the adapter or locking ring of the adapter loosens over time and may fall onto the axle. As a result, the brake disc may detach from the adapter and become entangled, which may result in reduced or total lack of braking power, leading to injuries. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Making the marketing of the product subject to prior conditions
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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