EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Machinery
Electric bicycle EUROBIKE “Electrically power assisted cycle (EPAC) bicycle” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00312/22
Summary
The front fork and the handlebar do not have sufficient strength. Consequently, they could break while the bike is being ridden, causing the user to fall and suffer injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive nor with the European standard EN 4210-2.
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Product
- Electric bicycle in black-orange version with unsprung frame. The bike has a sprung fork, mechanical disc brakes and 26” wheels. There is an integrated battery in the frame, the drive is in the rear wheel hub.
What is the risk?
- The front fork and the handlebar do not have sufficient strength. Consequently, they could break while the bike is being ridden, causing the user to fall and suffer injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive nor with the European standard EN 4210-2.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 30/12/2021
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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