FOLO-UP Product Safety Report: 2506-0011 Ridstar EBikes and Chargers
A lithium-ion battery-powered bike with wall plug charger.
Why this product was flagged
Recorded hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire as the charger has poor quality soldering, and the transformer does not meet the minimum requirements for creepage and clearance distances. The plug also does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363 because the distance from the live pin to the outside edge is too small. If the product was left plugged in overnight, the charger and plug could overheat, causing a fire.
What the notice records
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border.
Identify the product
Product details
- Product
- Ridstar EBikes and Chargers
- Brand
- Ridstar
- Models
- Q20-Plus, Q20-Mini, E26 Pro
- Product type
- Hobby/sports equipment – Cycles (Powered)
- Seller or shop
- Unknown
- Country of origin
- China
- Measure
- Not provided
- Notified by
- Local Authority Trading Standards
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