Fire, Injuries

0364/06

obrázek
Číslo případu
0364/06
Kategorie
Machinery
Cílová skupina
Consumer
Notifikující země
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Země původu
🇨🇳 Čína
Zveřejněno
2006-06-30

⚠️ Riziko

The drive chain and sprocket were unguarded and presented a trapping and contact hazard to the user. The fuel system and electrical circuits were inadequate causing possible fire hazards.The bike failed to comply with the Standard BS 7407 in a number of aspects:- The drive chain and sprocket were not adequately guarded.- The construction of the bike was of a poor standard, with inadequate welding and low grade nuts, bolts and screws used on engine mounting, brakes, transmission and steering.- There was no fuse system to protect the electrical circuit.- The fuel tank had no shielding from heat sources such as the engine.- The handlebar stop button appeared inadequate.- An effective speed limiting device was not evident.- The brake levers were not ball ended.- The rear mudguard was inadequate and did not extend to the vertical tangent of the wheel.

Opatření

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Suspension from sale by the authority. (Importer signed over the bikes to the local authority for disposal).Date of entry into force: Unknown

mini motorbikes.Brand: Unknown. Type/number of model: Pocket Bike PK1.