The risk
The vehicle is sold as an electrically power assisted cycle (EPAC), but goes faster than 25 km/h. This increases the risk of accidents and injuries.and may pose a risk to other road users. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of two- or three-wheel vehicles and quadricycles.
Product: Electric bicycle with a 15 Ah and 48 V battery.
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Measures taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Other Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market Date of entry into force: 31/03/2024
Other injuries alerts in 2024
267 of the 370 motor vehicle alerts published in 2024 concerned the same risk.
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| SR/03712/24 20 Dec 2024 | Bmw 5series, i5, iX |
| SR/03722/24 20 Dec 2024 | Ford Tourneo Connect, Transit Connect |
| SR/03725/24 20 Dec 2024 | Schnierle Double wire buckle 200 mm, Double wire buckle 165 mm |
| SR/03730/24 20 Dec 2024 | Atec |
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Who notified alerts in 2024
| Notifying country | Alerts |
|---|---|
| Germany | 239 |
| France | 59 |
| Portugal | 27 |
| Poland | 14 |
| Belgium | 9 |
| Finland | 5 |
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0 · all alerts of 2024