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Product Recall: YZ130 E-Bike Battery and Charger sold via eBay (2402-0155)

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Published5 March 2024

The hazard

Product Recall for YZ130 E-Bike Battery and Charger sold via eBay presenting a serious risk of injuries.

Product description

Summary Product: YZ130 E-Bike Battery and Charger sold via eBay. Hazard: The products present a serious risk of fire, electric shock and explosion as the transformer was of poor build quality. Corrective action: Recall of the product from end users. Removal of the listing by the online marketplace (eBay). Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment - E-Bike Battery and Charger Model number YZ130 eBay item number 284469436958 Country of Origin China Product Description 36V lithium e-bike battery with charger with blue casing. Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF Hazard The products present a serious risk of fire, electric shock and explosion as the transformer was of poor build quality and did not meet the minimum creepage and clearance requirements. Improvements are required to marking, labelling and documentation. The products do not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. Corrective action The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay), and the product has been recalled from end users by eBay. Consumers who have purchased these products have been contacted directly by eBay and advised to stop using the product immediately. Consumers should dispose of the battery safely via their local household waste disposal site, first checking with their local centre to confirm if the type of battery is accepted. For further information on household waste, access the following Gov.uk webpage: https://www.gov.uk/dispose-household-waste Additional information PSD number: 2402-0155 Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

What should you do?

Check the brand, model and batch number or barcode against your product. If it matches, stop using it, unplug it and follow the measures above, or contact the seller or manufacturer. Keep the product and your receipt until you know whether you can get a refund, repair or replacement.

Official notice ↗ · Source: Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)

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