Bicycle part / saddle joint

Injuries, Multiple injuries possible: crushing, fractures, concussion, internal injuries. Hobby/sports equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Bicycle part / saddle joint
Alert NumberA12/00981/22
Brandfreibeik
CategoryHobby/sports equipment
Risk TypeInjuries, Multiple injuries possible: crushing, fractures, concussion, internal injuries.
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Published8 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.

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