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바카라 사이트 Safety Message on e-bikes and e-scooters

Important Safety Message from OPSS.

If you own an e-bike or e-scooter or are thinking of purchasing one for yourself or someone else, please take note of this Important Safety Message from the UK바카라 사이트™s national product regulator, the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS).

E-bikes and e-scooters use large lithium-ion batteries which can present a risk of serious fire or explosion in certain circumstances. While these can be used safely, there have been a number of fire incidents involving lithium-ion batteries in e-bikes and e-scooters, including in conversion kits.  

OPSS recommends you follow these five steps when purchasing, using or charging your e-bike or e-scooter to reduce fire risks:

  • Step 1:  RESEARCH 바카라 사이트“ only BUY an e-bike, e-scooter, charger or battery from a known seller and check any product reviews
  • Step 2: READ 바카라 사이트“ always READ and FOLLOW the manufacturer바카라 사이트™s instructions for charging and using e-bikes or e-scooters
  • Step 3: CHECK 바카라 사이트“ not all e-bike or e-scooter batteries and chargers are compatible or safe when used together. Check and only USE the manufacturer바카라 사이트™s recommended battery or charger
  • Step 4: CHARGE 바카라 사이트“ always charge in a safe place without blocking exits and always UNPLUG your charger when you have finished charging
  • Step 5: NEVER 바카라 사이트“ attempt to modify or tamper with your battery

Graham Russell, Chief Executive of OPSS said:

As the popularity of e-bikes and e-scooters increases we have seen more tragic fires in homes where e-bikes or e-scooters are charging. We are stepping up our actions to tackle the sale of unsafe e-bikes and e-scooters but it바카라 사이트™s important to remember that manufacturers only assure their e-bikes and e-scooters are safe when used in line with their instructions. I would urge consumers to follow these five steps to reduce risks to their families and homes.

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Published 6 December 2023

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