Considered dangerous because it poses a risk of fire when recharging, the Windgoo B20 electric folding bike is now unavailable for sale.
Is this the law of series? There are currently numerous recalls in the field of electric bikes, after that of Mustache or Veloretti for their forks, but also the first generation Angell models. Here it is a problem of a completely different nature that we are dealing with, because the battery is concerned.
A risk of fire when charging
The British Office for Product Safety and Regulation has indeed issued a safety alert regarding the Windgoo B20 electric folding bike.
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“The product poses a risk of fire, which is triggered when the electric bike is charging », report the authorities, “It is possible for lithium-ion batteries to enter failure mode, potentially leading to a short circuit and fire ».
When contacted, the brand manager did not provide the necessary safety documentation, and the United Kingdom thus declares that the Windgoo does not comply with the legislation.
What to do if you own a Windgoo B20?
The British authorities recommend that you no longer use electric bicycles with immediate effect. Such a risk can cause significant damage or even endanger people's lives.
The safety alert is not a recall, requiring no action from the Chinese manufacturer. However, we recommend contacting your reseller if you are a customer. Indeed, even if the report is issued in the United Kingdom, it concerns the rest of Europe and France.
The Windgoo B20 has been sold online via platforms like eBay, Amazon, Fnac or CDiscount, visible and deliverable in France for several years. The government, however, removed the electric bike from eBay. It no longer appears to be available at this time on Amazon, Fnac or even the official website.
This incident proves once again that it is preferable to turn to known and reliable manufacturers, and not brands whose products you do not necessarily know. sourcingof its components such as the battery or the motor.
