EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hobby/sports equipment
Pedelec Simplon — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02133/25
Summary
The centre lock adapters do not guarantee a permanently stable fixation of the brake disc, because the adapter or the locking ring of the adapter can loosen over time and fall onto the axle. As a result, the brake disc can fall off the adapter and become wedged, which can lead to reduced or even total lack of braking performance, leading to injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery…
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Product
Pedelec — Simplon
- Brand
- Simplon
- Name / model
- Chenoa Bosch CX B2, Chenoa Bosch CX B3, Chenoa Bosch CX B3; DA, Chenoa MAX B2, Chenoa MAX B3, Chenoa Uni, Inissio Pmax, Kagu Bosch CX 26 BES2, Kagu Bosch CX 275 B2, Kagu Bosch CX 275 B3, Kagu Bosch Uni 26"; Uni, Kagu Bosch Uni 275, Kagu Carbon Pinion, Kiaro Pmax, Silkcarbon TQ, Spotlight Bosch CX B2
- Category
- Hobby/sports equipment
- Pedelec.
What is the risk?
- The centre lock adapters do not guarantee a permanently stable fixation of the brake disc, because the adapter or the locking ring of the adapter can loosen over time and fall onto the axle. As a result, the brake disc can fall off the adapter and become wedged, which can lead to reduced or even total lack of braking performance, 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): Making the marketing of the product subject to prior conditions
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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