Product recallOPSS
UBCO 2x2 WRK Off-Road Utility Motorbike recalled over an injury risk
Product recall for UBCO 2x2 WRK Off-Road Utility Motorbike presenting a risk of injuries due to the potential for the wheel to seize without warning.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
1 identifier listed for this notice.
UBCO 2x2 WRK Off-Road Utility Motorbike
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- 2x2
What to do now
UBCO 2x2 WRK Off-Road Utility Motorbike has been reported because it could hurt the person using it.
- Put it out of use now.
- Check whether the notice offers a repair or replacement part before you discard it.
- Contact the business or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
- If someone has been hurt or the product has failed, report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service.
Why it matters. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought.
If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2203-0360). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product recall for UBCO 2x2 WRK Off-Road Utility Motorbike presenting a risk of injuries due to the potential for the wheel to seize without warning.
The risk
On certain UBCO 2x2 bikes, the annulus gear, a component of the wheel hub, may loosen during operation causing abnormal contact between the gear and hub motor. If this abnormal contact occurs while the bike is in motion, the affected wheel may seize without prior warning, causing a crash.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery Regulations 2008.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users.
Advice to consumers
The products have been recalled from end users directly by the manufacturer.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2203-0360
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
2 wheel driven off-road fully electric utility motorbike.
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Questions
Why has UBCO 2x2 WRK Off-Road Utility Motorbike been recalled?
UBCO 2x2 WRK Off-Road Utility Motorbike has been reported because it could hurt the person using it. 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 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?
Put it out of use now. Check whether the notice offers a repair or replacement part before you discard it.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought. If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
