EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Machinery
Folding electric bicycle JR Speed “Unknown” — risk: electric shock, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1119/13
Summary
null There is a risk of electric shock because live parts are exposed. There is a risk of injury following a fall because of the ineffective braking system and because the handlebars and frame can break.The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive and the relevant standards IEC 60884-1 and EN 14764.
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Product
- Folding bicycle with aluminium frame. Sold with a bag for carrying, battery charger and converter.
What is the risk?
- null There is a risk of electric shock because live parts are exposed. There is a risk of injury following a fall because of the ineffective braking system and because the handlebars and frame can break.The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive and the relevant standards IEC 60884-1 and EN 14764.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 06/05/2013
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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