Reason for the recall
- The product presents a risk of fire as it has been identified that when the electric bike is being charged, it is possible for the lithium-ion batteries to go into failure mode, potentially leading to a thermal runaway and fire.
Reasonsee the original notice
BrandWindgoo
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcodenot stated
Product
- Summary
- Product: Windgoo B20 Electric Bike
- Hazard: The product presents a risk of fire as it has been identified that when the electric bike is being charged, it is possible for the lithium-ion batteries to go into failure mode, potentially leading to a thermal runaway and fire.
- Corrective action: Removal of the listing by the online marketplace (eBay)
- We strongly recommend that owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
- Product information
- Type
- Machinery – Electric bike
- Brand
- Windgoo
- Model
- B20
- Country of Origin
- China
- Product Description
- A black electric bicycle with two small red and black wheels, black seat and handlebars.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to Product Image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a risk of fire as it has been identified that when the electric bike is being charged, it is possible for the lithium-ion batteries to go into failure mode, potentially leading to a thermal runaway and fire.
- Additionally, the responsible person has been unable to supply documentation to the satisfaction of the National Regulator that it meets the essential safety requirements. The instructions provided with the product were deemed insufficient as they did not contain all the required safety information.
- The product does not meet the requirements of The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.
- Corrective action
- Removal of the listing by the online marketplace (eBay).
- We strongly recommend that owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
- Additional information
- PSD notification: 2410-0113
- Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
What to do
- Removal of the listing by the online marketplace (eBay)
- We strongly recommend that owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
- Product information
- Type
- Machinery – Electric bike
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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