EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Speed pedelec Stromer “ST1, ST3, ST5” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01705/22
Summary
Due to cracks in the weld seam area the forks that attach the front wheel to the deck can break, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of two- or three wheels vehicles and quadricycles.
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Product
Speed pedelec — Stromer
- Brand
- Stromer
- Name / model
- ST1, ST3, ST5 · ST1, ST5, e13*168/2013*00603*02, e13*168/2013*00480*04
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Pedal-assisted e-bikes without throttles.
- Production dates: 1.02.2019 –31.03.2020
- Recall information: https://www.stromerbike.com/de/voluntary-recall
What is the risk?
- Due to cracks in the weld seam area the forks that attach the front wheel to the deck can break, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of two- or three wheels vehicles and quadricycles.
Measures taken
- 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
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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