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Eovolt Afternoon Twenty V0 Bicycles recalled over an injury risk
Product Recall for Eovolt Afternoon Twenty V0 Bicycles presenting a risk of injuries.
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Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
7 identifiers listed for this notice.
Eovolt Afternoon Twenty V0 Bicycles
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- Serial numbers between 31792210820000
- 31792210822800
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- Eovolt Afternoon Twenty V0 (EV08-10 V0
- EV08-11 V0
- EV08-12 V0
- EV08-13 V0
- EV08-14 V0)
What to do now
The risk with Eovolt Afternoon Twenty V0 Bicycles is physical injury.
- Stop using it.
- Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.
- Follow the corrective action in the notice: a refund, repair or replacement from Eovolt.
- Incidents and injuries can be reported to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.
Why it matters. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
Contact the retailer or the brand using the details in the official notice. Keep your receipt, order confirmation or bank statement if you have one, but a recall remedy should not depend on it.
If you paid by credit card and the item cost more than £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act may let you claim from the card provider. For smaller amounts or debit cards, ask your bank about a chargeback.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2603-0255). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Eovolt Afternoon Twenty V0 Bicycles presenting a risk of injuries.
The risk
The product presents a risk of injuries because the welding between the hinge and downtube can weaken over time and repeated use. This could cause the product to fail during use, leading to injuries.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users by UTO.
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users by UTO.
We recommend that consumers stop using the product immediately and visit Product Recall - Eovolt Afternoon Twenty V0 for more information and instructions on how to register for a free frame replacement.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2603-0255
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Specific batches of folding bicycle. Products sold from 7th March 2022. Each frame is identified by a serial number located under the bottom bracket. Only frames with an engraved serial number between 31792210820000 and 317922108222800 inclusive are affected.
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Questions
Why has Eovolt Afternoon Twenty V0 Bicycles been recalled?
The risk with Eovolt Afternoon Twenty V0 Bicycles is physical injury. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the batch code and model on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Stop using it. Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Contact the retailer or the brand using the details in the official notice. Keep your receipt, order confirmation or bank statement if you have one, but a recall remedy should not depend on it. If you paid by credit card and the item cost more than £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act may let you claim from the card provider. For smaller amounts or debit cards, ask your bank about a chargeback.
