Bicycle part / saddle joint
| Alert Number | A12/00981/22 |
| Brand | freibeik |
| Category | Hobby/sports equipment |
| Risk Type | Injuries, Multiple injuries possible: crushing, fractures, concussion, internal injuries. |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 8 July 2022 |
Risk Description
The saddle joint may break due to material fatigue during use. The user may lose control of the bicycle, fall and suffer injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 15194.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Official monitoring of the recallDate of entry into force: 15/06/2022Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 15/06/2022
Product Description
Articulated aluminum seat post with two adapter sleeves with integrated saddle joint for mountain bike, which offers the possibility of moving the assembled saddle by 15° in either direction, product sold online.