EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hobby/sports equipment
Electric bicycle Fixie Inc. “Backspin Zehus” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01842/24
Summary
The wheel hub may overheat, potentially emitting molten particles or smoke. This could lead to a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
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Product
Electric bicycle — Fixie Inc.
- Brand
- Fixie Inc.
- Name / model
- Backspin Zehus · ZEHUS AiO GEN2 Motor
- Category
- Hobby/sports equipment
- Electric bicycle with a 25 km/h maximum speed, a 6 Ah and 173 Wh battery. Product sold online.
What is the risk?
- The wheel hub may overheat, potentially emitting molten particles or smoke. This could lead to a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 24/06/2024
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 24/06/2024
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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