EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Machinery
Folding electric bicycle Eovolt “City et Confort” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01943/23
Summary
The handlebar stem can easily break in the event of emergency braking or use on uneven terrain. This could cause a loss of control of the bicycle and cause the user to fall off, leading to injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
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Product
- Folding electric bicycle, 16-inch (City models) and 20-inch (Comfort models). Various colours. Product sold online.
- Recall information: https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/2023-06-0325
What is the risk?
- The handlebar stem can easily break in the event of emergency braking or use on uneven terrain. This could cause a loss of control of the bicycle and cause the user to fall off, leading to injuries. 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: 27/06/2023
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 05/07/2023
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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