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Electric bicycle Wanbaolu “Velo Hightech” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0173/14
Summary
null There is a risk of injury following a fall because: - the braking system is ineffective;- the saddle and the handlebar are not adequately fixed; - the pedal axle can break. The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive and the relevant standards EN 14764 and EN 15194.
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Product
- Red folding electric bicycle.
What is the risk?
- null There is a risk of injury following a fall because: - the braking system is ineffective;- the saddle and the handlebar are not adequately fixed; - the pedal axle can break. The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive and the relevant standards EN 14764 and EN 15194.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 21/08/2013
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): -
- Date of entry into force: 02/01/2014
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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