Product recallOPSS
YZ130 E-Bike Battery and Charger recalled over an injury risk
Product Recall for YZ130 E-Bike Battery and Charger sold via eBay presenting a serious risk of injuries.
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.
2 identifiers listed for this notice.
YZ130 E-Bike Battery and Charger
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- YZ130
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- 284469436958
What to do now
YZ130 E-Bike Battery and Charger could cause injury, for example from sharp edges, parts breaking, or the product failing in use.
- Put it out of use now.
- Check whether the notice offers a repair or replacement part before you discard it.
- Use the contact details in the official notice to arrange a refund, repair or replacement.
- 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
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies.
Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2402-0155). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for YZ130 E-Bike Battery and Charger sold via eBay presenting a serious risk of injuries.
The risk
The products present a serious risk of fire, electric shock and explosion as the transformer was of poor build quality and did not meet the minimum creepage and clearance requirements. Improvements are required to marking, labelling and documentation.
The products do not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Action taken
Recall of the product from end users. Removal of the listing by the online marketplace (eBay).
Advice to consumers
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay), and the product has been recalled from end users by eBay.
Consumers who have purchased these products have been contacted directly by eBay and advised to stop using the product immediately. Consumers should dispose of the battery safely via their local household waste disposal site, first checking with their local centre to confirm if the type of battery is accepted. For further information on household waste, access the following Gov.uk webpage: https://www.gov.uk/dispose-household-waste
Additional information
PSD number: 2402-0155
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
36V lithium e-bike battery with charger with blue casing.
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Questions
Why has YZ130 E-Bike Battery and Charger been recalled?
YZ130 E-Bike Battery and Charger could cause injury, for example from sharp edges, parts breaking, or the product failing in use. 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 and item or listing code 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?
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies. Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
Where was YZ130 E-Bike Battery and Charger sold?
The notice names eBay. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
