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Electric bicycle FITCH BIKE “MISS LITTLE” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00054/24
Summary
The mechanical resistance of the post and the frame of the folding electric bicycle is not sufficient. As a result, the handlebar post and the closing system of the bicycle frame can easily break during use, causing injuries to the user. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive nor with the European standard EN 15194.
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Product
Electric bicycle — FITCH BIKE
- Brand
- FITCH BIKE
- Name / model
- MISS LITTLE · Miss Moka
- Category
- Machinery
- Folding electric bicycle / Power: 0.25 kW - Declared maximum load: 130 kg Input: 100-240 V AC - Output: 42.0 V DC - Input: 1.8 A - Output: 2.0 A - Class II. Product sold online.
- Recall information: https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/2024-03-0181
What is the risk?
- The mechanical resistance of the post and the frame of the folding electric bicycle is not sufficient. As a result, the handlebar post and the closing system of the bicycle frame can easily break during use, causing injuries to the user. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive nor with the European standard EN 15194.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Making the marketing of the product subject to prior conditions
- Date of entry into force: 25/03/2024
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 25/03/2024
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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